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Fraud Costs Rise 8.1%

Fraud Costs Rise 8.1%

Wednesday, 31 October 2018
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It’s said everything goes up—and financial fraud is no exception. One dollar of fraud, cost lenders $3.05 in 2018, compared to just $2.82 in 2017, an 8.1 percent increase. Digital lenders, with at least $50 million in annual revenue, are hit hardest by fraud, incurring $3.37 in costs in 2018, compared to just $3.07 in… Read more...
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Haunted Houses Not Necessarily a Deal Killer

Haunted Houses Not Necessarily a Deal Killer

Wednesday, 31 October 2018
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There is a market for every house—even haunted ones. Haunted doesn’t mean deal killer to 33 percent of buyers, especially Millennials, if there was something to sweeten the deal, according to the annual Haunted Real Estate Report from Realtor.com. What’s more, 18 percent of respondents said that a haunted home wouldn’t affect their decision at… Read more...
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1.5 Million Single Family Homes Lie Vacant

1.5 Million Single Family Homes Lie Vacant

Tuesday, 30 October 2018
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Almost 1.5 million single family homes and condos in the U.S., roughly 1.52 percent, stood vacant at the end of the third quarter. In addition, there were 10,291 vacant "zombie" foreclosures homes nationwide at the end of third quarter, representing 3.38 percent of all homes actively in the foreclosure process, according to the 2018 Vacant… Read more...
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7 Steps To Increase Business (in Any Market)

7 Steps To Increase Business (in Any Market)

Tuesday, 30 October 2018
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Many mortgage sales professionals' business plans fail because they lack clarity, are not easily actionable, and are not properly designed to align with the life, habits, and character of the sales pro, notes a sales trainer. Ron Vaimberg "Wishing for great sales without consistent focused action, measurement, adjustment, and skill development will ultimately create mediocrity,"… Read more...
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NAMB's VA Loan Chair Says Bill's Passage Would Mean Positive Change

NAMB's VA Loan Chair Says Bill's Passage Would Mean Positive Change

Monday, 29 October 2018
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After spending more than 20 years in the Navy and reserves, Ken Bates retired from the service in 2014. Today he serves as the Veterans Administration chairman for NAMB and is a passionate believer that our veterans have earned their VA benefits and works to ensure they receive them. [caption id="attachment_7246" align="alignleft" width="150"] Ken Bates[/caption]… Read more...
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Downpayment Affordability Flat in Q3

Downpayment Affordability Flat in Q3

Monday, 29 October 2018
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A survey of down payment affordability, by state, showed that average down payment as a percentage of the purchase priced didn’t change in the third quarter. "The average down payment on a U.S. home fell in the third quarter, though down payments as a percentage of purchase price remained about the same," said Tendayi Kapfidze,… Read more...
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How Originators Can Add Commercial Loans To Their Repertoire

How Originators Can Add Commercial Loans To Their Repertoire

Friday, 26 October 2018
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Times are challenging for originators. There are too few residential loans to go around, and the phones don’t ring like they used to during the refi boom. Residential mortgage brokers, however, don’t have to sit there and take it passively. They have an outstanding opportunity to open a new channel—and a significant new revenue source—commercial… Read more...
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Closed Purchase Loans Hits 71%

Closed Purchase Loans Hits 71%

Friday, 26 October 2018
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The percentage of closed purchase loans increased in September to 71 percent of total loans, according to the Origination Insight Report from Ellie Mae. Closed refinances represented 29 percent of total closed loans, returning to the July average. In September, the average 30-year interest rate for all loans decreased for the first time in 2018… Read more...
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Ellie's Revenues Rise 15%

Ellie's Revenues Rise 15%

Thursday, 25 October 2018
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Ellie Mae reported that revenues in the third quarter were $123 million, up from $107 million in 2017. “We grew revenue by 15% and increased revenue per loan 14% year-over-year,” said Jonathan Corr, president and CEO. Also, loan volume on the platform increased year-over-year despite industry mortgage volumes being down 9% on an absolute dollar… Read more...
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NAMB to Train Originators on Nuances of VA Loans

NAMB to Train Originators on Nuances of VA Loans

Thursday, 25 October 2018
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Originators don’t understand the nuance of Veteran Administration mortgage loans, so most veterans never get to discuss, much less, purchase, a VA loan. To ensure that they can take advantage of this benefit, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers plans to begin offering a training course and certification in Veteran Administration loans, ensuring originators gain… Read more...
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