Remove 2008 Remove Clients Remove Development Remove Lending
article thumbnail

How JVM Lending plans to expand without any loan originators

Housing Wire

California-based retail lender JVM Lending plans to drum up business this year — but by doing the exact opposite. After the 2008 mortgage meltdown, JVM let go of all its loan originators and trained its employees to target the jumbo loan market in the San Francisco Bay area instead.

Lending 359
article thumbnail

Why Diversify? Multiple Streams, Multiple Dreams!

Appraisal Buzz

Then came 2008: I suddenly found myself with a three-year old appraisal firm, a large office building full of furniture and equipment, several employees and trainees, and two young children—as the global economy imploded. The value of a good client was one of the foundational metrics driving our strategy.

Clients 195
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What mortgage lenders need to know about wholesale

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke with Desmond Smith , chief growth officer at United Wholesale Mortgage , about the role that wholesale lending plays in the mortgage ecosystem and common myths and misconceptions about becoming an independent mortgage broker. HousingWire: What role has wholesale lending historically played in the mortgage ecosystem?

Mortgage 342
article thumbnail

Opinion: how to close the minority homeownership gap

Housing Wire

Since 2008, the number of private secondary mortgage providers has reduced dramatically, and those that remain in the market generally purchase jumbo loans from more affluent borrowers. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been under government conservatorship since the beginning of 2008.

article thumbnail

With 20% market share, independent mortgage brokers are competing directly with retail lenders

Housing Wire

In today’s low-rate environment, wholesale mortgage lending continues to grow, making up more than 20% market share. The brokers were in agreement that recruiting talent and maintaining strong partnerships will be key to not only brand development, but a lasting foundation that will continue post-pandemic. “So

Retail 364
article thumbnail

Mortgage lenders, borrowers react to banks closures 

Housing Wire

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed last week after it lacked the liquidity to pay for clients’ withdrawals. It was the biggest bank failure since Washington Mutual collapsed in 2008. That was a favorable development,” Deitch said. The SVB failure was followed by Signature Bank, which closed its doors on Sunday.

Mortgage 351
article thumbnail

Bridging the gaps in the home buying process

Housing Wire

During the housing crisis of 2008, the title industry suddenly emerged from obscurity into full view. If an agent wants to position themselves as the leader in this process, a good place to begin is to ask their clients what success looks like to them. Is it having a happy client who will be a great reference?