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Your Brand Can Carry You Through a Downturn
Source: Scotsman Guide --- Downturns are inevitable in the mortgage industry. They’re part of the cycle. They can fill you with dread as they’re always leering just over the horizon, taunting you with their inevitable presence. The good news is that because you know...
There’s No Substitute for Speed
Source: Scotsman Guide --- Everyone has heard the saying that there’s no substitute for speed. People often apply this to the sports world, but it is a vital component of many aspects of life, from restaurants to airline service. The mortgage industry is no...
MBA: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inched Up in Q4 2023
The FHA delinquency rate spiked by 131 basis points to 10.81%, the highest level since the third quarter of 2021. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inched Up in Q4 2023
NAHB: Housing Affordability Remains Near Historic Low Level
37.7% of new and existing homes sold in the fourth quarter were affordable to families earning the national median income of $96,300. Continue Reading NAHB: Housing Affordability Remains Near Historic Low Level
New Study Tracks Commercial Real Estate’s Impact on US GDP
Total construction spending was up by an estimated 5.6% in 2023 and accounted for approximately 20.6% of total GDP. Continue Reading New Study Tracks Commercial Real Estate’s Impact on US GDP
Harbor Group International Acquires Colorado Multifamily Portfolio
With these acquisitions, the company now owns 10 real estate assets in Colorado. Continue Reading Harbor Group International Acquires Colorado Multifamily Portfolio
Feds Propose Rule for Real Estate Professionals to Report Potential Money Laundering
“Predicate offenses for money laundering through real estate continue to involve domestic and transnational activity,” said the Treasury report. Continue Reading Feds Propose Rule for Real Estate Professionals to Report Potential Money Laundering
Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased 3.5 points in January to 70.7, its highest level since March 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
OpenHouse.ai Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding
OpenHouse.ai’s OpenConnect platform is designed to help builders understand buyers’ needs through AI-driven personalization. Continue Reading OpenHouse.ai Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Funding
First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Under this program, the buyer contributes 1% and First Home Mortgage contributes 2% (up to $5,500) towards the down payment and/or closing costs. Continue Reading First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Ryan Hardiman Promoted to President of Embrace Home Loans
Hardiman joined Embrace Home Loans in 2008 as a project manager. Continue Reading Ryan Hardiman Promoted to President of Embrace Home Loans
Kurt Gatterdam Named Controller at CREC Real Estate
Prior to his role at CREC, Gatterdam served as chief financial officer at NAI Ohio Equities. Continue Reading Kurt Gatterdam Named Controller at CREC Real Estate
