Category: Top National News

Mortgage Professional America, Jan. 4, 2021–David KitaiWide gulfs of opinion exist between those who believe the refinance pipelines that made mortgage pros rich in 2020 will keep flowing through 2021, …

Washington Post, Jan. 4, 2021–Justin PierceMany Americans dream of holding their home’s title in their hand, but owning your home outright or having a lot of equity in your home …

Washington Post, Jan. 4, 2021–Kathy OrtonAfter cratering in March, underwriting of non-QM loans has picked up. (MBA mention)https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/01/04/good-news-self-employed-borrowers-non-qualifying-mortgages-are-staging-comeback/

Lykken on Lending, Jan. 5, 2020–David LykkenMBA Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni discusses the 2021 outlook for the mortgage industry and the economy.https://www.blogtalkradio.com/lykkenonlending/2021/01/04/1-4-21-a-2021-economic-forecast

National Mortgage Professional, Jan. 2020–Lew Sichelman, pps. 33-36Housing experts say in concert that the mortgage and real estate fields are going to be big hits this year. (MBA mention)https://issuu.com/ambizmedia/docs/nmp_january_2021_issuu?fr=sNjFjZDI1ODc4NTM

Bloomberg, Jan. 3, 2020–Ana MonteiroThe Trump administration again nominated Judy Shelton to be a member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve, almost two months after previous efforts …

UExpress, Jan. 1, 2021–Lew SichelmanMore than two-thirds of those surveyed have gotten to know their neighbors better during the pandemic. Almost that many have made an effort to be more …

National Mortgage News, Dec. 31, 2020–Miriam Cross (subscription)Challenger banks aimed at Blacks, Hispanics, immigrants and other underserved groups are offering financial education and support for charities in addition to basic …

Wall Street Journal, Jan. 3, 2021–Telis Demos (subscription)A lot has to happen to make 30-year mortgages at super-low interest rates possible. Investors should understand what each player in the process …