The M Report, Oct. 3, 2023–Kyle G. HorstConventional wisdom dictates that originating and servicing higher loan balances equals higher profits. However, according to a new white paper released by the …
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Blockchain Technology Merits Further Exploration
Scotsman Guide, Oct. 2, 2023–Neil PiersonFinding ways to shorten the lending process is a worthwhile endeavor that benefits the borrower, broker and lender. One of these paths is through greater …
Ballooning Interest Rates Make Tapping Equity Harder for Borrowers
National Mortgage News, October 05, 2023–Maria VolkovaThere’s a lot of home equity to be tapped, but a lot of hurdles in doing so, a report published Thursday said.Click here for …
Agency Securitization Volume Up Slightly in Third Quarter
Inside Mortgage Finance, Oct. 6, 2023–John BancroftMortgage lenders delivered $282.16 billion of first-lien home loans into the agency secondary market during the third quarter of 2023, a modest 2.3% increase …
Federal Court Rules Against Servicers in Pay-to-Pay Lawsuit
National Mortgage News, Oct. 2, 2023–Spencer LeeA federal district court in Houston ruled in favor of a class-action plaintiff last week in a three-year-old case involving pay-to-pay fees, approving a …
MBA Education Advantage: Learn for Less
MBA Education Advantage is an annual subscription-based training that provides your organization with unlimited access to 200-plus self-studies, complimentary seats in specific courses, discounts on designations and much more. MBA …
MBA Education Advantage: Learn for Less
MBA Education Advantage is an annual subscription-based training that provides your organization with unlimited access to 200-plus self-studies, complimentary seats in specific courses, discounts on designations and much more. MBA …
Federal Court Rules Against Servicers in Pay-to-Pay Lawsuit
National Mortgage News, Oct. 2, 2023–Spencer LeeA federal district court in Houston ruled in favor of a class-action plaintiff last week in a three-year-old case involving pay-to-pay fees, approving a …
Worried About Living in a Flood Zone? Try a House That Floats.
The New York Times, Sept. 29, 2023-Ronda Kaysen As sea levels rise and storms worsen, threatening the planet’s fragile coastlines, some architects and developers are looking to the water not …
Housing Affordability Declines in August – Report
MPA, Sept. 29, 2023-Jonalyn CuetoNew data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) show the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants has increased slightly to $2,170 compared to July’s …