Tag Archives: Residential Finance Month

Three-quarters of all couples fight during the homebuying process

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77 percent of homebuyers and 71 percent of homesellers say they’ve argued with a loved one over the process, according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll. Continue reading →

First American acquires Docutech

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The move furthers First American’s goal of providing a digital, end-to-end closing platform. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae posts $14.2B in profit in 2019 as it eyes exit from conservatorship

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The FHFA is taking steps to free Fannie Mae from government conservatorship as the company posts big profits. Continue reading →

Mortgage originations hit highest level since 2005: New York Fed

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Decreasing mortgage rates contributed to the highest volume in mortgage originations in 14 years at a total of $752 billion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Continue reading →

Pulse: In an iBuyer world, how has your listing presentation changed?

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With iBuyers sprouting up in new markets and brokerages adopting the model, sellers have alternatives to the traditional transaction. Please share how you navigate these options with your clients in this one-question survey. Continue reading →

Do buyers really determine the sales price?

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The conversation at Inman Connect New York changed the way columnist Bernice Ross thinks about home sales pricing. Here’s why. Continue reading →

Pulse: How alternative financing is really affecting markets

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Last week, we asked readers to share how alternative financing was affecting their market. A fairly low volume of responses may reflect the fact that these companies remain in their infancy, but a couple readers described noticeable impacts that could … Continue reading →

Pulse: How alternative financing is really affecting markets

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Last week, we asked readers to share how alternative financing was affecting their market. A fairly low volume of responses may reflect the fact that these companies remain in their infancy, but a couple readers described noticeable impacts that could … Continue reading →

When’s the deposit due? How to help buyers through finance questions

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Not having solid advice about home deposits could cause mistakes and financial pain for buyers. You have a significant responsibility to educate clients on all aspects of finance, including pre-approval, earnest money and down payments. Continue reading →

Ginger Wilcox named Home Point Financial’s chief experience officer

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The mortgage originator/servicer is hiring Wilcox as its first chief experience officer since the company launched in 2015. Continue reading →