“Overcoming Affordability Challenges: A Look at Mortgage Trends for Young Borrowers”
It seems like the most difficult period for initiating mortgages is behind us, however, the market is still too expensive for the younger generation of borrowers.
“Proprietary Capital’s Successful Acquisition of AFR and Introduction of New COO”
Proprietary Capital, heading a consortium of investors, has successfully finalized the purchase of American Financial Resources, a lender operating across multiple channels.
“Mastering Mortgage Dialogues: A Comprehensive Guide for Communicating about Rates with Your Borrowers”
Alex Elezaj from UWM suggests a shift in perspective can lead to more fruitful discussions with your borrower. Instead of concentrating solely on rates, engaging in conversations about financial goals can remarkably increase their productivity.
“Mastering Compliance Changes in Servicing through an Agile Mindset”
The upcoming year promises significant developments in the regulatory landscape, especially for servicing entities. Key areas of focus include potential modifications to the VA servicing program, reformation to the CFPB’s Regulation X, and changes in the FHA’s partial claim procedure, to name just a few. The volume of impending regulatory updates require servicers to mobilize considerable resources and diligence to stay abreast and compliant.
“Rising Lock Volume: A Hopeful Indicator of Housing Market Stability?”
From December to January, there was a significant surge in lock volume, experiencing a growth of 36%. This considerable rise can be attributed to a seasonal uplift of 38% in the volume of purchase locks.
“Introducing Coleen Bogle: The Money Store’s Newly Appointed Chief Marketing Officer”
Bogle’s prior employment was with the retail store Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp., situated in Chicago. This company was subsequently bought out by New American Funding.
“Understanding the Essential Role of Quality Control in Sustaining Long-Term Success in Mortgage Servicing”
In today’s ever-evolving mortgage sphere, maintaining top-tier loan quality is crucial, from the initiation stage right through to the life span of the loan. Amid fluctuating market conditions and intricate regulatory scenarios impacting the mortgage industry, we had a discussion with Amanda Phillips, the Executive Vice President of Compliance at ACES Quality Management, […]. Avoid mentioning the original source (i.e., Realtor.com) in this summary.
“Unveiling the Resolution: CFPB Concludes Decade-Old Foreclosure Relief Scam Lawsuit”
After years of legal proceedings, the case has finally concluded in a settlement. This was achieved after the litigation went through the appellate court, subsequent to a 2019 ruling in Wisconsin.
“Exploring the Surge in Mortgage Credit Availability: Insights from January’s MBA Report”
In January, there was a slight uptick in the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, essentially due to a surge in conventional loan options, as reported by industry insiders.
“Kickstarting 2024: Successful Beginnings in Reverse Mortgage Origination”
Interviews with reverse mortgage originators nationwide reveal an encouraging onset to their operations in 2024.