Year: 2024

Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology: A flexible end-to-end origination solution by HW Media Content Studio for HousingWire

by FromAround TheWWW

HousingWireHousingWire The mortgage industry faces constant change. Regulations shift, customer needs evolve, and economic conditions fluctuate. Lenders need a loan origination system (LOS) that can keep up with the changing times. Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology aims to provide a flexible end-to-end solution for lenders in a modern market. Encompass…

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The non-QM advantage: Ryan Barrus shares Acra Lending’s blueprint for broker growth by HW Media Content Studio for HousingWire

by FromAround TheWWW

HousingWireHousingWire In a high(er) rate environment, non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) lending continues to play an increasingly pivotal role. To explore how Acra Lending has adapted to these shifts, we sat down with Ryan Barrus, a key player in the company’s non-QM division. In this conversation, Ryan shares Acra Lending’s blueprint for…

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The great contradictions of the real estate market moving into 2025 by Michael Lucarelli for HousingWire

by FromAround TheWWW

HousingWireHousingWire As 2025 approaches, the U.S. real estate market is marked by contradictions that are leaving many confused. Mortgage rates, rental patterns, homeownership dreams, and housing trends across the country are all seemingly colliding in ways that create both opportunities and uncertainties. It’s a complex landscape where the tension between…

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I Quit Smoking and Fast Food and Then This Happened

by steve bargdill

I used to think success was all about pushing through, no matter the cost—until my body gave me a wake-up call I couldn’t ignore. Years of chronic pain, bad habits, and denial led to my ankle turning sideways, forcing me to confront the real issue: neglecting my health. I was stuck in a toxic loop of fast food, cigarettes, and frustration, with everything from my job to my marriage unraveling. It wasn’t until I quit smoking, fast food, and soda—thinking I was finally doing everything right—that I discovered I had diabetes. The truth is, success isn’t just about working hard; it’s about being healthy enough to sustain it. Want to know what finally made me turn things around, and what climbing a 76-foot observation tower taught me about rebuilding my life? Click to read the full story—trust me, you’ll want to know how it all played out.

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10 Health Hacks For Successful People

by steve bargdill

Maintaining good health is key to achieving success in all areas of life. From boosting mental clarity to increasing energy levels, taking care of your body and mind helps you perform at your best. The following 10 tips focus on essential habits for improving and sustaining your health so that you can stay productive, motivated, and ready to tackle whatever life throws your way.

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