Are homebuyers now undaunted by high mortgage rates?
Yes, rates have risen plenty since the lows of the pandemic – but delving into what the monthly payment will look like often sets borrowers’ minds at ease, she said,...
Real estate, mortgage industry react to Fed’s policy announcement
“Slowing the rate of balance sheet shrinkage, which is what the Fed decided to begin doing in June, equates to a slight loosening of monetary policy. It is, however, a...
FHA tightens rules to combat mortgage appraisal bias
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has published new standards aimed at strengthening safeguards against unlawful discrimination in residential property appraisals. The new standards, Mortgagee Letter 2024-07, enhance the FHA's existing...
Real Brokerage welcomes Village Premier to its private label program
“The private label program was designed for brokerages like Village Premier Collection that have built successful businesses on their own, but that will benefit from the resources of a larger...
Professions and skill sets brokers can target to generate new investor leads
Accountant/Financial Advisor In terms of professions that check both boxes as it pertains to financials and skill set, accountants or financial advisors could be the perfect person to entice to...
Xactus promotes leader to SVP of business development
“She ensures lenders understand and properly use these tools so they can gain important insights about specific properties and the surrounding market for various loan scenarios including conventional, HELOCs, new...