Opinion: Change is the new normal for mortgage professionals
Opinion
Market demand and regulatory requirements are simply going to be part of the equation moving forward
by Patrick Stone Jun 26
CFPB proposes moving TRID rule effective date to Oct. 3
Bureau seeks comment on proposal to move implementation date after admitting ‘administrative error,’ but some in the industry are still skeptical of this explanation
by Amy Tankersley Jun 25
Good news and bad news about rising home prices
Sale prices are steadily climbing, but the trend may impede future buyers who may be priced out of the market
by Amy Tankersley Jun 24
Anticipating the next housing crisis? Not so fast
Opinion
Interest rates indicate there's a different story going on here
by Omri Barzilay Jun 24
Zillow Mortgage connects buyers with lenders
Mortgage division of online real estate marketplace features custom loan quotes, loan calculators and much more
by Amy Tankersley Jun 23
Auction.com offers ‘nowcast’ for June home sales
Online real estate marketplace says sales look good thanks to job market, wage growth
by Amy Tankersley Jun 23
Is it time to go back to mortgage basics?
As traditional homebuyers return, it might be time to revisit mortgage fundamentals
by Ray Brousseau Jun 23
NAR and LOCUS research indicate 'walkability' is increasingly important to homebuyers
Studies show homebuyers are flocking to walkable residential communities in urban settings, creating new real estate development and sales opportunities
by Amy Tankersley Jun 22
How to deal with Luddite mortgage borrowers
Objections and the answers to overcome tech troubles
by Dave Sims Jun 22
After controversial CFPB consent order, Lighthouse Title plays it ‘safe’
Embattled Michigan title company rebuilds via partnership with Safe Title
by Amy Tankersley Jun 19
‘I need a 20 percent down payment to get a loan’ … and other common homebuyer myths
Wells Fargo survey finds that Americans are still eager to buy homes but have many misconceptions about what it takes to get there
by Amy Tankersley Jun 19
CFPB will push TRID implementation to Oct. 1
After months of denying requests for implementation delay or ‘hold harmless’ enforcement period, bureau agrees to postpone regulation due to ‘administrative error’
by Amy Tankersley Jun 18
Happy lenders, happy housing market
Fannie Mae’s quarterly Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey finds lenders’ optimism for healthy housing market is being rewarded with positive gains
by Amy Tankersley Jun 17
Tactile Finance provides homeowners with a '360-degree view' of their mortgages
Web-based tech product helps consumers understand the most important asset in their portfolio
by Amy Tankersley Jun 17
How home value delusions are causing a pricing pickle
Stats show why going FSBO isn't beneficial to homeowners
by Steve Cook Jun 17
Reaction to federal May housing starts report is mixed
Permits to build new homes are at their highest levels since 2007 — so how’s that a bad thing?
by Amy Tankersley Jun 16