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3 steps real estate agents can take to make a big difference in housing affordability

Housing Wire

Despite rising housing unaffordability , we in the real estate business know that homeownership is still a fantastic way to build generational wealth. Not surprisingly, affordability is inextricably linked to fair housing , as fair housing (and lending) for all is foundational to affordability for all. in 2021. .

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Feds seek to enlist real estate agents in anti-corruption push

Housing Wire

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network , or FinCEN, is floating a proposed anti-money laundering rule that could impose reporting mandates on a broad swath of professionals in the residential real estate market, including real estate agents, brokers, attorneys, title insurance companies and settlement agents.

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How JVM Lending plans to expand without any loan originators

Housing Wire

The majority of lenders easily lost half of the volume last year that they originated in 2021, and LOs who have their own databases to tap into are highly sought after. California-based retail lender JVM Lending plans to drum up business this year — but by doing the exact opposite.

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Real Estate Agents Divulge Their Goals For 2021

McKissock

Last month (December), we asked our CE Plus members , “What are your career goals for 2021?” Real Estate Career Goals For 2021. ” A lot of real estate agents stated that they wanted to “earn more” in the new year than they did in the previous year. Here’s what they had to say.

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How one real estate company is navigating the industry’s shift to B2B transactions

Housing Wire

Consumers have flipped the script on lenders and real estate agents when it comes to the home-buying process. Ninety percent of consumers start their home search online and many get prequalified for financing before they even reach out to a real estate agent. It’s a perfect circle of success.”

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Lenders, tech firms hire executives to navigate down market

Housing Wire

Mortgage lender and servicer Planet Home Lending also named Kathryn Edelen as regional vice president of its sales division this week. Erickson will be in charge of product management, the procurement and advancement of technology solutions and will oversee the training department and support teams for Motto Mortgage and wemlo.

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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?

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