MBA forecast: Purchase originations to grow 9% next year, but refis to plunge 62%

Reading Time: 3 minutesA new forecast from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) predicts that purchase mortgage originati… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Positive retail fundamentals drive absorption gains in sector during Q3

Reading Time: 2 minutesRetail space demand drivers saw a strong third quarter, even with the slowdown in COVID-19 vaccine a… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Industry Watch: CMG raises loan limits, UWM won’t extend cryptocurrency pilot and more
Reading Time: 2 minutesCMG Financial announced an increase in the conforming loan limits for all property types, inclu… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Notable mortgage industry hires and promotions, October 11-October 15
Reading Time: 2 minutesNew American Funding President Patty Arvielo has been re-appointed to serve on the Department of Hou… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Mortgage program diversity helps push up credit availability in September

Reading Time: 2 minutesLenders continue to adapt in assisting qualified buyers in the hot housing marketplace by adding spe… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Forbearances fall at fastest pace in a year entering October

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith many borrowers coming to the end of their forbearance terms, the latest Forbearance and Call Vo… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
September jobs report continues disappointing autumn for labor market

Reading Time: 3 minutesOne month after an underwhelming August jobs report, the newest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor S… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Industry Watch: Knock kicks off cash-backed loans for first-timers, Finance of America launches ADU refis and more
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Notable mortgage industry hires and promotions, October 4-October 8
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Coastal California cities are nation’s least affordable housing markets

Reading Time: 2 minutesReal estate technology company Ojo Labs has been tracking home affordability for some of the largest… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in