First-timers ‘significantly’ less satisfied with mortgage lenders

Homebuyers don’t just want good rates, they want lenders to solve problems that will keep them from getting to the closing table, J.D. Power finds. Continue reading

First Community Mortgage recognized for ethical practices

Subsidiary of First Community Bank of Tennessee has also been recognized for its efforts to reach a diverse population of borrowers. Continue reading

Survey: Mortgage lenders missing chance to build trust with borrowers

J.D. Power warns that the mortgage customer experience is increasingly commoditized, with few lenders finding the right formula to be seen as trusted advisers. Continue reading

Study: Homeowners often miffed if lenders outsource servicing

J.D. Power’s annual Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study finds customer satisfaction is 26 percent higher when mortgages are originated and serviced by the same company. Continue reading

Survey: Mortgage refi crush exposed dangers of digital-heavy approach

Digital self-service combined with live personal service is key to retaining younger mortgage customers, J.D. Power concluded, with faster approval times demonstrating that the application and approval process “still requires some level of human intera… Continue reading