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Staircase has launched three tools to facilitate the transfer of mortgage servicing rights (MSR) between mortgage lenders, servicers and investors. These tools are part of Staircase’s low-code marketplace, which automates complex technologies and makes them self-service for the U.S. residential mortgage industry. The rise in interest rates has prompted high demand and increased trading volumes for MSRs, which increase in value as rates go up. MORE
Move away from paper forms to streamline your small business workflows One of the biggest challenges facing small to mid-sized businesses today is finding a way to digitize their daily processes. MORE
The construction labor market remains tight, as the industry sees a rising number of job openings year-over-year. The count of open construction jobs increased slightly to 396,000 unfilled positions in March. MORE
Howdy friends! I hope that you’re doing well! I have a special post from a first-time guest blogger, Betty White. If you’re a senior and considering moving, this article offers some tips that may make things a little easier. I hope that you enjoy her article! MORE
Discover how small businesses are leveraging digital form features to save time, be more efficient, and elevate productivity GoFormz offers a flexible and affordable solution to traditional documentation and information collection. MORE
The Federal Reserve Wednesday approved a 50 basis point increase to its policy interest rate in an effort to reduce inflation, in conjunction with a plan to shrink its $9 trillion asset portfolio beginning next month, according to Chairman Jerome Powell. MORE
As the construction labor market remains tight and skilled labor shortages persist, wages in construction continue to rise, often outpacing and exceeding typical earnings in other industries. MORE
Don Layton, the former CEO of Freddie Mac recently penned what can only be described as an attack piece on mortgage originators from his seat as a fellow at the JCHS, Harvard’s Joint Center For Housing Studies. MORE
Digital-mortgage exchange and loan aggregator MAXEX is launching a new loan-purchasing program for originators looking to tap into the growing mortgage demand from individual and small-business real estate investors. MORE
Biden Task Force Releases Appraisal Bias Study. Source: Biden Task Force Releases Appraisal Bias Study | Florida Realtors. By Kerry Smith. MORE
Owning a home is seen as a sign of success and financial stability, and while Asian people in the U.S. tend to have higher educational attainment and household income than any other racial and ethnical groups; their homeownership rate at nearly 60% remains lower than the national rate of 65.5%, and the white community rate … The post Asian American Millennials Outpace Other Generations appeared first on DSNews. MORE
The Census Bureau recently released its 2021 Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) annual population estimates. Between 2020 and 2021, 251 (65%) of the 384 MSAs within the 50 states and the District of Columbia experienced population increases, albeit small on percentage terms. MORE
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Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 428,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6%. The April’s data indicate that the labor market remained healthy despite surging inflation, tighter financial conditions, and the war in Ukraine. MORE
Principles of business cross boundaries of profession frequently, and the one shared today is inspired by Dr. Thomas Stanley, author of The Millionaire Next Door and The Millionaire Mind. Read More. MORE
The housing market has experienced a turbulent few years, so what can industry experts expect in the future? You can pay attention to many indicators, but the recent infrastructure bill will reveal the most crucial information. These are a few ways it will affect real estate in the coming months. MORE
Diversity can be a goal in itself when diversity means breaking down barriers of groupthink and apathy. An expansive concept. Fairness, on the other hand is elusive, demanding definition. Fairness depends on the very point of view it attempts to define. Fair” is in the eye of the beholder. MORE
The post The Curious Cat and the Drone appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Buzztoons MORE
Following a 25 basis points increase in March, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee unanimously approved a further 50 basis points increase for the federal funds target rate, the largest increase for the rate in more than two decades. MORE
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Between February 2020 and January 2022, we witnessed something in the mortgage industry that we thought we’d never see — 30-year fixed-rate mortgages under 3.5%. These rates drew a record number of people refinancing their homes, with cash out refinances reaching $1.2 trillion in 2021. MORE
Mortgage subservicer and wholesale bank names seven to new roles within the firm, bolstering the firm’s footprint in the servicing market. The post Cenlar Promotes Seven to VP Roles appeared first on DSNews. The post Cenlar Promotes Seven to VP Roles appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Around The Web MORE
Embrace digital forms for your small business with five free templates from GoFormz Running a small business is tough, and running it smoothly can feel almost impossible some days. From the long hours to attracting clients, it’s definitely a tough path, but one that’s beyond rewarding. MORE
Tom Davis, a veteran mortgage industry executive, has joined Non-QM/Non-Agency lender Deephaven Mortgage as Chief Sales Officer, charged with expanding Deephaven’s footprint and market share across the U.S. Davis, who is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has more than 20 years’ experience helping partners with their Agency and Non-QM/Non-Agency needs. Most recently, he was Executive … The post Deephaven Mortgage Names New Chief Sales Officer appeared first on theMReport.com. MORE
New mandate allows for data collected by the GSEs to be used by lenders to facilitate communications with borrowers in their preferred language. The post GSEs Commit to Assisting Borrowers in Their Native Language appeared first on theMReport.com. The post GSEs Commit to Assisting Borrowers in Their Native Language appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Around The Web MORE
Fintech and fractional home-equity lender Point has raised an additional $115 million through a Series C fundraising round led by venture capital firm WestCap. MORE
home prices in March climbed a record 20.9% year over year, but the explosive pace of appreciation is expected to cool down to the single digits by the same time next year. MORE
(Photo via Pexels ). We appreciate our guest bloggers that contribute to our blog. Enjoy this guest post from Megan Cooper with Real Life Home. Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone. Whether by yourself or with a partner, transitioning from renter to homeowner is a big deal. MORE
[link]. Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Steve Sanders, Owner of Appraisal Source. We sat down with Steve and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, to discuss his famous Appraisal Buzztoons. What is your background in the appraisal industry? MORE
Nonbank heavyweight loanDepot will unveil a home equity line of credit (HELOC) product in the third quarter of 2022, the first offering of its recently launched mello business unit. MORE
NAHB analysis of Census Construction Spending data shows that total private residential construction spending rose 1% in March after an increase of 0.7% in February. Spending stood at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $882 billion. Total private residential construction spending was 18.4% MORE
129 Did pandemic changes truly open the door for opportunity and has the profession looked at this as a positive, or a negative regarding stability? Valuation Review fielded answers to this question, in addition to other comments from a few appraisal veterans. MORE
In a move with ramifications for an untold number of mortgage lenders and service firms, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. , a software and data company whose mini-empire includes ICE Mortgage Technology , has bought Black Knight. The $13.1 MORE
What are prices doing? That’s always the question, and I get it. But there are bigger fish to fry to understand what the housing market is doing. A shift: Over the past few weeks there has been a shift in demand, which is why this conversation is so important. MORE
Freddie Mac has named Kevin Palmer to head its multifamily business. He will serve as a member of the company’s Senior Operating Committee and report to the company’s president, Mike Hutchins. Palmer has served at Freddie Mac in a variety of positions since 2001, most recently as senior vice president for Single-Family Portfolio Management. Over the course of his more than two decades at Freddie Mac, Kevin Palmer has demonstrated broad knowledge of the. MORE
Surging interest rates and home price appreciation made March one of the most challenging months for prospective homebuyers looking to make purchases, according to a recent report. Annual home price gains saw 19.9% annual appreciation in March, down from an upwardly revised 20.1% MORE
Digitize and automate your small business processes to save incredible amounts of time and money Time, money, and innovation – small businesses require all three. Yet, repetitive and tedious tasks make the prioritization of these critical needs nearly impossible. MORE
Housing Wire
MAY 3, 2022
home prices in March climbed a record 20.9% year over year, but the explosive pace of appreciation is expected to cool down to the single digits by the same time next year.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 2, 2022
The housing market has experienced a turbulent few years, so what can industry experts expect in the future? You can pay attention to many indicators, but the recent infrastructure bill will reveal the most crucial information. These are a few ways it will affect real estate in the coming months.
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Sacramento Appraisal Blog
MAY 2, 2022
What are prices doing? That’s always the question, and I get it. But there are bigger fish to fry to understand what the housing market is doing. A shift: Over the past few weeks there has been a shift in demand, which is why this conversation is so important.
Cleveland Appraisal Blog
MAY 5, 2022
Howdy friends! I hope that you’re doing well! I have a special post from a first-time guest blogger, Betty White. If you’re a senior and considering moving, this article offers some tips that may make things a little easier. I hope that you enjoy her article!
Housing Wire
MAY 2, 2022
Surging interest rates and home price appreciation made March one of the most challenging months for prospective homebuyers looking to make purchases, according to a recent report. Annual home price gains saw 19.9% annual appreciation in March, down from an upwardly revised 20.1%
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2022
The post The Curious Cat and the Drone appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Buzztoons
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The Appraiser Coach
MAY 3, 2022
Principles of business cross boundaries of profession frequently, and the one shared today is inspired by Dr. Thomas Stanley, author of The Millionaire Next Door and The Millionaire Mind. Read More.
Housing Wire
MAY 4, 2022
The Federal Reserve Wednesday approved a 50 basis point increase to its policy interest rate in an effort to reduce inflation, in conjunction with a plan to shrink its $9 trillion asset portfolio beginning next month, according to Chairman Jerome Powell.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 4, 2022
[link]. Today’s Buzzcast interview is with Steve Sanders, Owner of Appraisal Source. We sat down with Steve and Jim Morrison, VP of Marketing and Sales for Allterra Group, to discuss his famous Appraisal Buzztoons. What is your background in the appraisal industry?
Eyes on Housing
MAY 2, 2022
NAHB analysis of Census Construction Spending data shows that total private residential construction spending rose 1% in March after an increase of 0.7% in February. Spending stood at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $882 billion. Total private residential construction spending was 18.4%
GoForrmz
MAY 5, 2022
Digitize and automate your small business processes to save incredible amounts of time and money Time, money, and innovation – small businesses require all three. Yet, repetitive and tedious tasks make the prioritization of these critical needs nearly impossible.
Housing Wire
MAY 3, 2022
Fintech and fractional home-equity lender Point has raised an additional $115 million through a Series C fundraising round led by venture capital firm WestCap.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 3, 2022
Freddie Mac has named Kevin Palmer to head its multifamily business. He will serve as a member of the company’s Senior Operating Committee and report to the company’s president, Mike Hutchins. Palmer has served at Freddie Mac in a variety of positions since 2001, most recently as senior vice president for Single-Family Portfolio Management. Over the course of his more than two decades at Freddie Mac, Kevin Palmer has demonstrated broad knowledge of the.
Eyes on Housing
MAY 2, 2022
As the construction labor market remains tight and skilled labor shortages persist, wages in construction continue to rise, often outpacing and exceeding typical earnings in other industries.
GoForrmz
MAY 4, 2022
Embrace digital forms for your small business with five free templates from GoFormz Running a small business is tough, and running it smoothly can feel almost impossible some days. From the long hours to attracting clients, it’s definitely a tough path, but one that’s beyond rewarding.
Housing Wire
MAY 3, 2022
Nonbank heavyweight loanDepot will unveil a home equity line of credit (HELOC) product in the third quarter of 2022, the first offering of its recently launched mello business unit.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2022
Tom Davis, a veteran mortgage industry executive, has joined Non-QM/Non-Agency lender Deephaven Mortgage as Chief Sales Officer, charged with expanding Deephaven’s footprint and market share across the U.S. Davis, who is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has more than 20 years’ experience helping partners with their Agency and Non-QM/Non-Agency needs. Most recently, he was Executive … The post Deephaven Mortgage Names New Chief Sales Officer appeared first on theMReport.com.
Eyes on Housing
MAY 4, 2022
Following a 25 basis points increase in March, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee unanimously approved a further 50 basis points increase for the federal funds target rate, the largest increase for the rate in more than two decades.
DW Slater Company
MAY 2, 2022
(Photo via Pexels ). We appreciate our guest bloggers that contribute to our blog. Enjoy this guest post from Megan Cooper with Real Life Home. Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone. Whether by yourself or with a partner, transitioning from renter to homeowner is a big deal.
Housing Wire
MAY 4, 2022
In a move with ramifications for an untold number of mortgage lenders and service firms, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. , a software and data company whose mini-empire includes ICE Mortgage Technology , has bought Black Knight. The $13.1
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2022
Staircase has launched three tools to facilitate the transfer of mortgage servicing rights (MSR) between mortgage lenders, servicers and investors. These tools are part of Staircase’s low-code marketplace, which automates complex technologies and makes them self-service for the U.S. residential mortgage industry. The rise in interest rates has prompted high demand and increased trading volumes for MSRs, which increase in value as rates go up.
Eyes on Housing
MAY 3, 2022
The construction labor market remains tight, as the industry sees a rising number of job openings year-over-year. The count of open construction jobs increased slightly to 396,000 unfilled positions in March.
GoForrmz
MAY 3, 2022
Discover how small businesses are leveraging digital form features to save time, be more efficient, and elevate productivity GoFormz offers a flexible and affordable solution to traditional documentation and information collection.
Housing Wire
MAY 4, 2022
Don Layton, the former CEO of Freddie Mac recently penned what can only be described as an attack piece on mortgage originators from his seat as a fellow at the JCHS, Harvard’s Joint Center For Housing Studies.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2022
Owning a home is seen as a sign of success and financial stability, and while Asian people in the U.S. tend to have higher educational attainment and household income than any other racial and ethnical groups; their homeownership rate at nearly 60% remains lower than the national rate of 65.5%, and the white community rate … The post Asian American Millennials Outpace Other Generations appeared first on DSNews.
Eyes on Housing
MAY 6, 2022
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 428,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6%. The April’s data indicate that the labor market remained healthy despite surging inflation, tighter financial conditions, and the war in Ukraine.
GoForrmz
MAY 2, 2022
Move away from paper forms to streamline your small business workflows One of the biggest challenges facing small to mid-sized businesses today is finding a way to digitize their daily processes.
Housing Wire
MAY 4, 2022
Digital-mortgage exchange and loan aggregator MAXEX is launching a new loan-purchasing program for originators looking to tap into the growing mortgage demand from individual and small-business real estate investors.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2022
New mandate allows for data collected by the GSEs to be used by lenders to facilitate communications with borrowers in their preferred language. The post GSEs Commit to Assisting Borrowers in Their Native Language appeared first on theMReport.com. The post GSEs Commit to Assisting Borrowers in Their Native Language appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Around The Web
Eyes on Housing
MAY 3, 2022
The Census Bureau recently released its 2021 Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) annual population estimates. Between 2020 and 2021, 251 (65%) of the 384 MSAs within the 50 states and the District of Columbia experienced population increases, albeit small on percentage terms.
Empire Appraisal Group
MAY 5, 2022
Biden Task Force Releases Appraisal Bias Study. Source: Biden Task Force Releases Appraisal Bias Study | Florida Realtors. By Kerry Smith.
Housing Wire
MAY 3, 2022
Between February 2020 and January 2022, we witnessed something in the mortgage industry that we thought we’d never see — 30-year fixed-rate mortgages under 3.5%. These rates drew a record number of people refinancing their homes, with cash out refinances reaching $1.2 trillion in 2021.
Appraisal Buzz
MAY 6, 2022
Mortgage subservicer and wholesale bank names seven to new roles within the firm, bolstering the firm’s footprint in the servicing market. The post Cenlar Promotes Seven to VP Roles appeared first on DSNews. The post Cenlar Promotes Seven to VP Roles appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Around The Web
Valuation Review
MAY 4, 2022
Did pandemic changes truly open the door for opportunity and has the profession looked at this as a positive, or a negative regarding stability? Valuation Review fielded answers to this question, in addition to other comments from a few appraisal veterans.
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