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12 ways to build strong lender partnerships for happier clients

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Clever CEO Luke Babich writes that partnering with well-qualified lenders helps you help your clients, build your brand and add value to every real estate transaction. Continue reading →

Freddie Mac will dip a $2.5B toe into the second mortgage market

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Modest pilot program approved by federal regulators was opposed by banks who have traditionally provided most home equity loans. Nonbank lenders have already made inroads into the business. Continue reading →

More listings, lower rates should boost 2025 sales: Fannie Mae

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Fannie Mae on Friday slashed its 2024 forecast as a result of weak spring home sales, but listings are returning to the market and mortgage rates look poised to drop, according to new projections. Continue reading →

Fathom’s Verus Title subsidiary acquires LW Traveling Title

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Fathom Holdings beefs up title coverage in three states with “strategic addition” to geographic footprint, acquiring nine-person title agency with offices in Utah, Colorado and Virginia. Continue reading →

Homebuyers jump at lower mortgage rates, but will they last?

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Purchase loan applications have surged for two weeks in a row, but rates for conforming mortgages are inching back up toward 7 percent this week as investors weigh the odds of Fed rate cuts. Continue reading →

Knock integrating bridge loans into partners’ prequal processes

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NFM Lending is the first to take advantage of Knock API integrations, which let loan officers know if homebuyers can tap the equity in their existing home and buy before they sell. Continue reading →

Your insights matter: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for June

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The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today. Continue reading →

Are renters beating the system with Bilt Mastercard rewards card?

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Card issuer Wells Fargo is losing as much as $10 million a month as it eats interchange fees for users who are paying off balances after paying their rent, “The Wall Street Journal” reports. Continue reading →

Harness a modern pricing engine to maximize efficiency and ROI

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CEO Dawar Alimi writes that choosing a modern and advanced pricing engine can unlock new opportunities for growth, profitability and success in an increasingly competitive landscape. Continue reading →