Mortgage originations hit highest level since 2005: New York Fed
Decreasing mortgage rates contributed to the highest volume in mortgage originations in 14 years at a total of $752B, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 12
Pulse: 3 iBuyer takes from the trenches
A few readers in markets where iBuyers have matured described noticeable impacts that could offer a glimpse of what may be in store for many other agents
by Inman Feb 11
When's the deposit due? How to help buyers through finance questions
Not having solid advice about home deposits could lead to mistakes and financial pain for buyers, especially first-timers
by Bill Gassett Feb 11
Ginger Wilcox named Home Point Financial's chief experience officer
The mortgage originator is hiring its first CXO since the company launched in 2015
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
How the mortgage market has evolved over the past decade
Opinion
If you're newer to real estate or want a snapshot of how we got to this point in the mortgage industry, here's a quick look
by Missy Yost Feb 10
HouseCanary flies away with $65M in latest Series C funding round
The valuation startup plans to use the money to build out more technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 6
Are low down payment loans really riskier?
New research suggests that they're not
by Steve Cook Feb 6
Applying for a mortgage? How you repay your student loan is crucial
Student loan borrowers who use an income-driven repayment plan could be at disadvantage for taking on a mortgage, a study by the Urban Institute shows
older millennial
Misconceptions about needing a 20% down payment are keeping millennials from homeownership. Two experts share what can be done to help
by Marian McPherson Feb 4
Mortgage rates plummeting amid coronavirus outbreak fears
Matthew Speakman, an economist with Zillow, said a worsening of the virus outbreak could drive mortgage rates even lower
by Patrick Kearns Feb 3
Mortgage companies compete for Super Bowl spotlight
Major mortgage lenders and real estate companies joined the Super Bowl advertising fray, where commercial spots cost $5.2M for 30 seconds
by Patrick Kearns Feb 3
Here’s why Compass launched a bridge loans program
Carly Litzenberger, the senior director of new ventures at Compass, gave more insight into the impetus behind launching the program at Inman Connect in New York
by Patrick Kearns Feb 3
February is all about residential finance on Inman
The players, the technology and the future of the real estate transaction
by Inman Feb 3
Want higher attach rates? Make your agents employees
Paul Hurst, the vice president of venture investments at First American, advises that companies are more likely to get consumers to use affiliated services if they use W2 agents
by Patrick Kearns Jan 31
WATCH: Ron Peltier says agents' margins 'at risk' as real estate industry evolves
HomeServices of America executive chairman Ron Peltier urged real estate professionals to focus on the customer experience if they want to survive a changing industry
by Inman Jan 30
Agents' margins 'at risk' as real estate industry evolves: Ron Peltier
HomeServices of America executive chairman Ron Peltier urged real estate professionals to focus on the customer experience if they want to survive a changing industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 29