Optimal Blue, Plano, Texas, released its Market Advantage report, finding that overall rate lock volume fell 25% from the previous month, but was up 12% year-over-year.
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ICE: September, October See Refinance Surge
Intercontinental Exchange Inc., Atlanta, released its Mortgage Monitor, finding that more than 300,000 refinances closed in September and October–the most in 2.5 years.
Dealmaker: Berkadia Completes $44M Sale, $33M Loan in North Hollywood
Berkadia, Ambler, Pa., closed the sale and financing of Marquee, a 236-unit garden-style multifamily property in North Hollywood, Calif.
ATTOM Identifies Areas with Highest Concentration of ‘At-Risk’ Markets
California, New Jersey and Illinois have high concentrations of at-risk markets–with parts of Florida joining that mix–according to ATTOM Data Solutions, Irvine, Calif.
CBRE: Retail Market Faces Space Shortage
The United States is under-retailed by 200 million square feet amid rising consumer demand, CBRE, Dallas, found in a recent analysis.
Heidi Iverson from MMI: Unveiling the Power of Analytics to Uncover KPIs in Talent Acquisition
In an industry where the competition for top talent is fierce and the stakes are high, a data-driven strategy is essential to ensure hiring managers engage with candidates who fulfill specific criteria.
A Better Compliance Training Program: A Guide for Mortgage Lenders by Ncontract’s Michael Berman
Imagine your mortgage company is feeling generous this holiday season and you send gift cards to the real estate agents who brought your company business as thank-you gifts. That’s a nice gesture, right? Sure. Legal and above board? Not necessarily.
Dec. 19–Make the Most of Your MBA Membership: Spotlight on Discounts & New Opportunities
As an MBA member, you and your company are entitled to a number of valuable benefits. Join us for this complimentary webinar to discover the numerous savings opportunities at your …
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in November
Mortgage credit availability decreased in November according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.
CoreLogic: 33,000 Homes Face ‘Triple-Threat’ From Natural Disasters
CoreLogic, Irvine, Calif., reported that across the U.S., 33,000 homes face a triple threat–essentially, year-round extreme risk from three natural disasters.