Agents should be prepared to answer their buyer’s mortgage questions, including types of mortgages, lender guidelines, preapproval vs. prequalification and the closing process in the area. Continue reading
The sale-leaseback platform plans to launch a marketplace later this year designed to serve homesellers and buyers, both individuals and investors, EasyKnock revealed to Inman exclusively. Continue reading
As a real estate agent, it’s not enough just to conduct the transaction. Provide education and service that will help make it possible in the first place. Continue reading
Down payment assistance programs can help more people make their dreams of homeownership come true, including up to one-third of all borrowers who fail to qualify without DPA. Continue reading
Does your in-house lender function more as a trusted resource or as a barrier to getting your deals done in a timely manner? Continue reading
Experts participating in BAD INPUT argue technology could expand access to credit, but also perpetuate discriminatory lending unless it is closely overseen. Continue reading
Loan-level pricing adjustments — a fee on mortgages — led to widespread misinformation leading up to the May 1 hike. Inman spoke to experts about what the changes mean for homeowners. Continue reading
For the first time in its history, Inman recognized more than 120 companies for their influence and ingenuity in the mortgage and financial services space. Continue reading