Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

This year has brought plenty of disruption to mortgage servicing, from regulatory and economic uncertainties, to a long-term shift toward remote work environments. Meanwhile, the past decade has seen an explosion of digital solutions in mortgage origination, and servicing will inevitably follow suit. In this context, it’s natural to consider digital transformation; as all our processes are upended, this is perhaps an ideal time to rethink the business, and the technologies that support that busi

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

If you’re thinking about starting or advancing your appraisal career, you probably want to know: How much do real estate appraisers make? A recent survey reported in the 2020-2021 Appraisal Income Guide shows that an appraiser’s annual earnings depends on many different factors. Here is a snapshot of the average real estate appraiser salary, broken down across license level, years of experience, and other key factors affecting income potential.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Tech giant Blend ‘s CEO and Co-founder Nima Ghamsari will join other housing luminaries at HousingWire’s Spring Summit March 4 to discuss mortgage disruption and what’s coming down the road for those in housing. Even in the midst of a banner year, originators have to keep one eye on the technologies and competitors that could upend their carefully crafted business strategy.

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PennyMac

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Like many American homeowners, your first mortgage may have been a loan with the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Loans backed by the FHA are attractive to first-time homebuyers because FHA loans are easier to obtain financing for and require only minimal down payments and fair-to-good credit scores. On the other hand, FHA loans require certain provisions which can sometimes be a burden on a homeowner’s budget, often in the form of premiums paid for mortgage insurance.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

United Wholesale Mortgage has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by three independent mortgage brokers last year whom the lender accused of “churning.” The Pontiac, Michigan-based wholesale mortgage lender filed a motion this week saying that the three named brokers – Rishi Bhasin, Anne James and Nelson Otero – were among the 75 brokers it found to be abusing an early pay off provision (EPO) to bank more commissions. “In 2020, UWM became concerned the EPO period was not

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BiggerPockets

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Should you pursue your real estate license? Here are eight reasons investors should consider taking the test.

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BiggerPockets

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

This week’s question comes from Meghan on the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group. Meghan is asking: How do I keep up the momentum after closing on two deals, when my […].

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BiggerPockets

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

From a macro perspective, Federal Reserve policy and the potential effects of fiscal stimulus are the most important factors in determining the direction of the economy. Learn more about their impacts on real estate here.

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BiggerPockets

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Please make sure you are on a desktop or laptop computer and in a Google Chrome browser. This does not work on mobile phones! Once you have clicked the link […].

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