Mortgage-specific solutions from The Work Number now integrated into Encompass
Mortgage lenders can instantly pull income and employment information tailored to meet specific needs within the loan origination process
by Daniel Houston Jan 27
Low mortgage rates keep home costs in an acceptable range
Ownership costs for the median home remain within a normal range but are nearing the point where lenders might start to balk
by Daniel Houston Sep 22
Rates for 15-year mortgages continue slow rise from prior lows
Mortgage rates have remained largely unchanged in recent weeks, aside from a gradual rise in rates for 15-year loans
by Daniel Houston Sep 9
Mortgage lenders deal more purchase loans amid fewer refis
The latest numbers from Attom Data Solutions show that mortgage lenders issued more purchase loans in the second quarter of the year but lost ground on the refinancing side
by Daniel Houston Aug 18
CoreLogic to acquire automated closing costs firm ClosingCorp
The deal is expected to close in the third quarter if it receives regulatory approvals and meets 'customary closing conditions,' the California-based company said in a statement
Built launches new disaster-tracking tool for lenders
The tool provides the company's lender clients with unique insight into federally declared disaster zones
by Patrick Kearns Sep 3
Pulse: What’s your biggest challenge with financing? Readers sound off
From inventory shortages to lackadaisical buyers to lender confusion, here are the biggest issues readers are seeing
by Inman Feb 25
5 bad buyer habits that need to stop
Opinion
Save your clients financial headaches by warning them about these basic mistakes
by Michelle Gibson Feb 25
8 things mortgage lenders do that frustrate agents
Opinion
The most annoying behavior is creating more work for agents without creating a mutually beneficial relationship
by Cara Ameer Feb 18
Dollars and sense: 10 things financially smart agents already know
Opinion
Establishing the habits of success starts with self-awareness and being honest with yourself
by Jack Gross Jan 13
How agents are impacted by mortgage digital disruption
The best innovations are those that benefit both the consumer and lender
by Brian Rubenstein Oct 21
7 truths new-build buyers should know upfront
Three real estate experts highlight the differences between purchasing an existing home and a new build
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
Zombies, fraud and opportunity: All the mortgage stats you might’ve missed
Opinion
As the summer comes to an end, here's a roundup of some recent mortgage-related research that you might have missed
by Lew Sichelman Sep 10