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The Hidden Challenges in 2021 for Mortgage Lenders

The Hidden Challenges in 2021 for Mortgage Lenders

Thursday, 07 January 2021
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In a recent Inman article, a Keller Williams executive discussed the challenges facing the company in 2021. Read more...
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Ask The Expert: More Thoughts On Refocusing on Purchases

Ask The Expert: More Thoughts On Refocusing on Purchases

Wednesday, 06 January 2021
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In my last column, Cheryl from Florida asked about refocusing on purchases in 2021. Here are some additional insights. Read more...
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Trump Pardons Ex-Adviser Paul Manafort in Fraud Case

Trump Pardons Ex-Adviser Paul Manafort in Fraud Case

Saturday, 02 January 2021
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A round of more than two dozen late-December pardons by Donald Trump included his 2016 campaign manager Paul Manafort. So reports CNBC. Read more...
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LendingHome Names New CEO, Rakes in $75M in Funding

LendingHome Names New CEO, Rakes in $75M in Funding

Saturday, 02 January 2021
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LendingHome, a lender that focuses on fix-and-flip loans to residential real estate investors, has secured the ninth biggest proptech funding round of 2020, as The Real Deal reports. Read more...
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Originator Bilked Black Seniors Out of Millions: Lawsuit

Originator Bilked Black Seniors Out of Millions: Lawsuit

Saturday, 02 January 2021
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Northwestern University’s Bluhm Legal Clinic has filed a civil lawsuit on behalf of 45 homeowners, trying to void reverse mortgages that were allegedly fraudulently procured by Chicago mortgage originator Mark Diamond. So reports CBS 2 Chicago. Read more...
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3 Creative Ways Loan Officers Can Stay in Touch with Clients Over the Holidays

3 Creative Ways Loan Officers Can Stay in Touch with Clients Over the Holidays

Friday, 18 December 2020
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The real estate market is notorious for slowing down during the holiday season. As a loan officer, you may be wondering whether you should take your foot off the gas pedal too. Read more...
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Mortgage Fraudster Pleads Guilty in 'Straw' Borrower Scam

Mortgage Fraudster Pleads Guilty in 'Straw' Borrower Scam

Friday, 11 December 2020
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A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to commit bank fraud in part of a mortgage scheme that allegedly involved hundreds of thousands of dollars. So reports NorthJersey.com. Read more...
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Home Point Financial Rebrands as Homepoint

Home Point Financial Rebrands as Homepoint

Friday, 11 December 2020
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Home Point Financial has announced that it is rebranding and will now be known as simply Homepoint. Read more...
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Internet Lender SoFi Eyes Deal to Go Public

Internet Lender SoFi Eyes Deal to Go Public

Friday, 11 December 2020
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Digital lending startup Social Finance, better known as SoFi, has held talks with blank-check companies about going public. So reports Reuters. Read more...
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Ask The Expert: How Do I Get Back to Focusing on Purchases in 2021?

Ask The Expert: How Do I Get Back to Focusing on Purchases in 2021?

Thursday, 17 December 2020
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Cheryl from Florida asked: "I read the forecast by the MBA which says there will be less refinances next year. I have been doing mostly refinances and I have no idea how to get back to focusing on purchases. What do you recommend?" Read more...
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