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Compass asks court to block Zillow from enforcing its listing standards
Zillow’s listing standards policy is slated to go into effect on Monday, but not if Compass gets its way with the court.
Older adults outnumber children in 11 states as US population ages
Population estimates show that old age brackets are increasing rapidly, while younger age brackets aren’t growing at all — or even shrinking.
Are NYC’s wealthy homebuyers pausing post Mamdani win?
Real estate brokers in New York City say wealthy buyers are taking a break after Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral primary win.
Shant Banosian: The nation’s No. 1 LO on winning through change
Whether he’s operating in the frenzied, low rate market of the pandemic years or the stone cold market of late 2022, Shant Banosian knows how to win. In 2023, Banosian closed $925 million in loan origination volume with 1,617 loans, which made him the No. 1 originator in the country — for the fifth time. […]
Loan products: Where the juice is worth the squeeze
Reverse. Non-QM. Home equity. Lenders are looking at product diversification more than ever, but every option has pros and cons. This session will look at product strategies, implementation challenges and where the juice is worth the squeeze. Watch the full session below. To go back to the full IMB Summit on demand page, go here.
Keynote: Winning business on reputation
What if we could compete on more than just the lowest rate and closing costs? Consumer price sensitivity is at an all-time high and the mortgage industry is extremely competitive. As independent mortgage bankers we have the opportunity to compete on more than just price – we can win business based on our reputations we […]
Homes for Heroes is making a difference in the lives of Minneapolis Firefighters
Homes for Heroes is taking on a new challenge. HFH is helping to open the first transition center for firefighters burned on the job.
Home sales to remain subdued for remainder of 2023: Fannie Mae
New home construction is expected to pull back later in 2023, but Fannie Mae expects new home sales to hold up well comparatively.
Inside New American Funding’s joint ventures play
NAF entered the joint ventures arena, offering multiple JV models in a margin-compressed and highly regulated industry.
