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What’s to like (or not to like) about your in-house lender? Pulse

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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 →

New video explores potential for AI bias in mortgage lending

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Experts participating in BAD INPUT argue technology could expand access to credit, but also perpetuate discriminatory lending unless it is closely overseen. Continue reading →

Stricter rules eyed for controversial PACE energy improvement loans

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PACE loans can burden homeowners with higher property tax bills that heighten the risk they’ll get behind on their mortgages, federal regulators say. Continue reading →

What agents need to know as the complex mortgage fee hike kicks in

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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 →

Inman unveils its inaugural 2023 ‘Best of Finance’ award winners

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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 →

Don’t let the market define you: 3 ways to reset your attitude

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The recent market shift has some real estate professionals responding out of fear. Instead, writes coach Todd Duncan, dig down and get in touch with the fundamentals to develop a service-oriented approach that will win the day. Continue reading →

Roostify, Indecomm aim to expedite gig worker’s mortgage applications

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The partnership integrates Indecomm’s automated income calculation technology, IncomeGenius, into the Roostify Beyond platform to analyze income of self-employed borrowers. Continue reading →

Homebuyers are beginning to seek smaller mortgages as rates rise

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As demand picks up for government loans favored by entry-level buyers, the average purchase mortgage request has shrunk by 10 percent, to $413,500. Continue reading →

Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang merge under new CEO

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Richard Harris, a veteran of SparkPost, Oracle and AddThis, will lead the merged company, which said it will employ 144 people with no layoffs anticipated. Continue reading →

Tomo’s new Lock and Shop: lock a rate now without a property address

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Tomo’s Lock and Shop service fee is $750, which homebuyers can recoup when they work with Tomo Brokerage partner agents. Homebuyers can choose either a 90- or 120-day rate lock. Continue reading →