Month: March 2018

Per the MBA the cost per loan is approximately $8,500. That’s a real chunk of change. With the increase in rules, regulations, consumer protection, the […]

How are we at the last business day of the week, month, and quarter so soon? The Phoenix/Scottsdale area in Arizona is, some argue, a […]

In the time I spend with loan officers (and I am fortunate to meet some top-notch producers), I hear plenty of stories about walking a […]

Supply and demand drive markets and prices, including luxury items and especially housing. What do you give the person who has everything? How about a […]

Studies indicate 1.2 billion people worldwide do not have proper shelter. A startup in Austin, Texas decided it would work to change that. Using a […]

Interesting economic times, the latest example being gunmaker Remington filing for bankruptcy. Lenders wish things weren’t so interesting: Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of […]

Lots of stuff going on, as usual, providing back stories to hundreds of thousands of people trying to help borrowers buy or refinance homes. I […]

The Census Bureau defines millennials as those born between 1982 and 2000, which means this year their age ranges from 18 to 36. Many will […]

“Skin in the game” is a key component for lower delinquency and foreclosure rates, as borrowers have come up with required down payments. Mortgage investors […]

Ever wanted to read a story, or recommend it to those who might find it interesting, titled, “Blockchain-Based Residential Real Estate Network Democratizes Investment Barriers […]