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Reading Time: 2 minutesButton Finance announced that it closed a $2 million round of seed funding, with the capital tabbed for hiring and further development of the company’s proprietary technology. Entities advised by Hildene Capital Management participated in the funding round. Gateway Mortgage Group announced its opening of a mortgage center in Fishers, Indiana, led by mortgage sales […]
Majority of Americans cannot afford a mortgage on a new home

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the nationwide median price of a new home at an all-time high and price growth continuing to outpace wage growth, a new study by real estate tech platform Knock found that a majority of Americans cannot afford a newly constructed home. Assuming a purchase price of $390,900 (the median price of a new home […]
Top Originators 2021 State Champions

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The Big and Very Scary Question

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Ready to Launch

Reading Time: 4 minutesThese steps can help entry-level originators get their careers off the ground
A Roll-Up-Your-Sleeves Moment

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe mortgage industry needs to be more diverse and equitable
Avoid This Last-Minute Snag

Reading Time: 3 minutesProactive monitoring of construction liens can save time and hassle
How to Lead in a Purchase Market

Reading Time: 5 minutesEmbrace this evolution by focusing on clients with alternative financing needs
Don’t Feel Threatened by Informed Borrowers

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Rekindle That Realtor Relationship

Reading Time: 4 minutesPrepare for a purchase-market shift with your referral partners