An Estimated 4M Loans Await Refinancing Once Rates Hit 6%

National Mortgage Professional, Sept. 10, 2024-Katie JensenAs mortgage rates tick down and expectations rise for multiple rate cuts by the end of 2024, lenders and originators have begun preparing for …

Should You Include REITs in Your Portfolio? And if So, Which Ones?

The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 4, 2024-Derek HorstmeyerMany investors have real-estate investment trusts in their portfolios because they provide exposure to the real-estate market without having to buy property directly. …

ARM Lending Up in 2Q, Share of Originations Increases

Inside Mortgage Finance, Sept. 3, 2024–James DohnertWith borrowers anticipating further declines in interest rates on mortgages, originations of adjustable-rate mortgages increased in the second quarter of 2024.Click here for more (subscription)