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How local lenders can support homeownership in today’s housing market

Housing Wire

In today’s challenging market, where rates are rising and home prices remain high, these lenders serve as essential lifelines to crucial loan products. Growing obstacles in 2022’s market. To solve this problem, local lenders are beginning to leverage innovative partnerships and technology to bring new products and channels to market.

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HW+ Member Spotlight: Josh Mettle

Housing Wire

Prior to NEO Home Loans, Mettle served as senior vice president, director of physician lending at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. 3) Inflation and higher interest rates will likely lead us into the next recession, which contrary to popular belief, can be positive for the housing market due to lower interest rates.