CMBS Loan Refinancing With Defeasance
Reading Time: 4 minutesBrokers and borrowers have a choice when prepaying commercial mortgage-backed securities
Construction Lending 101

Reading Time: 6 minutesWorking with developers and lenders requires collaboration and risk management
Completion Versus Repayment Guarantees

Reading Time: 4 minutesLearning the differences can reduce your liability
High-Cost vs. Higher-Priced Mortgages

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe differences are many, and private-money lenders should be sure they know the fine details
September marks second straight month of pending home-sales growth
Reading Time: 2 minutesSeptember marked two straight months of growth in pending home sales, although contract activity was… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
MBA forecast touts strong 2019, but recession may loom
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U.S. home prices stagnate in August
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, U.S. home prices grew 3.2% annuall… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Dramatic rise expected in number of first-time homebuyers
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GSE executives welcome competition, highlight need for tech agility

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FHA lending likely to benefit after agencies strike regulatory deal

Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo in Austin, Ben Carson had an … Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in