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Comfortable city living usually requires a six-figure salary
Nine of the top 10 cities where homeowners need the highest incomes are located on the West Coast or in the Pacific region.
Americans are divided over housing impacts of immigration, tariffs
Opinions fell mainly along party lines, with Republicans having a rosier view of tariffs and new immigration policies than Democrats.
In Chicago, a reverse mortgage scammer left a lasting scar
Mark Diamond was sentenced to 17 years in prison for his crimes against elderly homeowners, but the damage in Chicago is still visible.
Loan buybacks haven’t disappeared, but they are trending down
The loan repurchase trend that began to sting many mortgage originators in 2022 appears to finally be winding down.
The mortgage rate pendulum swings yet again
Optimistic traders are taking off their rose-tinted glasses and conceding to the high-rate realities of the mortgage market.
The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing
Some feel more confident in the rules, while others are skeptical that dual licensing works effectively, especially at scale.
Expanding Homeownership
How can the mortgage and real estate industries responsibly expand homeownership among individuals and communities that are currently under-represented? HW+ Premium Content.
A Crystal Ball for eClosings
After a big leap ahead in 2020, are eClosings stalling? Here’s what you need to know about the future of digital closings. HW+ Premium Content.
The biggest missed opportunity in mortgage lending
Knowing where borrowers are at in their home-buying journey is key to any successful mortgage lending strategy but are you watching for this? HW+ Premium Content.
