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What are Non-QM loans and who are they for?
Modern, fully documented mortgages for people whose finances don’t fit a W-2 mold—self-employed earners, 1099 contractors, and real-estate investors.
If you’ve ever been told “you don’t fit the box” even though you can comfortably afford the payment, you’ve felt the limits of traditional mortgages. Non-QM loans exist for exactly that situation.
Have Fed rate cuts already been priced into mortgage rates?
Last week, mortgage rates hit a new low for 2025, as the labor market proved more critical to the bond market than inflation. The big question is: what will happen after the Fed cuts rates this week? Last year at this time, mortgage rates hit a yearly low of nearly 6% and the Fed cut […]
Lisa Cook loan docs listing ‘vacation home’ seem to undermine mortgage fraud claims
The loan estimate for an Atlanta condo Cook bought in 2021 shows that Cook declared the property a “vacation home,” not a primary residence.
Compass launches new division aimed at helping seniors
Compass Plus officially launched earlier this month. The team is led by Ruth Reffkin, mother of Compass CEO and founder Robert Reffkin.
Mortgage applications rise 1.1% amid ‘calm’ rates
Mortgage applications increased 1.1% for the week ending June 20, according to Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) data.
If you think DPA is a niche, you’re missing the bigger picture
Lenders, take note. June is National Homeownership Month, and if you’re still treating down payment assistance (DPA) like some fringe program, you’re about to get left behind. The housing market isn’t just shifting—it’s being dismantled and rebuilt in real time. Younger buyers are bypassing the legacy playbooks. They’re digitally native, financially savvy, and actively searching for alternatives to the tired “save for a decade to buy a home” model.
Beeline Title completes milestone crypto real estate deal
The company described the deal as a milestone in merging decentralized finance with traditional title and escrow operations.
11 skills real estate agents should learn today
Build these 11 skills to make yourself a more competitive agent, help your listings stand out, and improve the number of new leads you get.
Compass launches new division aimed at helping seniors
Compass Plus officially launched earlier this month. The team is led by Ruth Reffkin, mother of Compass CEO and founder Robert Reffkin.
