HousingWireHousingWire The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this week announced it has launched rulemaking to address harmful financial consequences of crimes including domestic violence and elder abuse. The Bureau is announcing it ahead of time to gather feedback for potential amendments to the regulation that implements the Fair Credit Reporting…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Just a year ago, a striking claim circulated that Wall Street investors had bought 44% of all homes in America in 2023. This kind of sensational story can easily lead to misconceptions about housing economics. Fast forward to today, and the trend has shifted to the idea that BlackRock…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire A welcome drop in 30-year conforming mortgage rates to the low-6% range led to a burst of refinance activity early in the fall, with more than 300,000 mortgage holders closing refinance transactions in September and October. That’s according to the December 2024 Mortgage Monitor report from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). “Homeowners…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire Do you want to create a pipeline of active buyers and sellers? These time-tested real estate prospecting ideas, tips and strategies will help you diversify your prospecting efforts, load up your database with new contacts and lock in your continued success. First, we’ll cover the basics of real estate…
Continue reading →HousingWireHousingWire In an industry without formal education requirements, mortgage coaches can play a critical role in professional education and development. But gone are the days when loan officers were the only ones who needed to stand out from their competition — mortgage coaches are now the ones competing for a dwindling…
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