Taking a Look at the Evolution of Equitable Housing Legislation While homeownership equality has progressed over the decades, the real estate industry has a long and unfortunate history of painful discrimination. From redlining to racially restrictive deed covenants, much of the homebuying industry in the 20th century was characterized by extreme exclusion, the aftershocks of which are still felt … Read More
Industry Roundup: Our Favorite Mortgage Blogs
While staying in the know is important in most industries, remaining up-to-speed on the latest news and trends is paramount for mortgage professionals. But believe us, we know how you hustle to keep up with your jam-packed schedule. At the same time, mortgage news seems to have a new update every few hours, making it particularly challenging to keep up … Read More
What Can MLOs Expect in 2022’s Second Quarter?
It’s no secret that the mortgage industry is a fickle beast. After all, who among us could have predicted the ways the COVID-19 pandemic upturned the real estate sphere? After two years of a highly unusual housing market, a clearer picture of 2022 is starting to take shape. While in many ways the new year may be more … Read More
Q1 2022 Wrap-Up: What Happened in the Mortgage Industry?
Between COVID-19 restrictions easing across the nation and gradually rising home interest rates, the first quarter of 2022 will certainly be one to remember. Now that Q2 is nearly here, MLOs may need to determine the next steps for their business and, in the twenty-first century, that often involves adopting some new tech. Before officially gearing up for another … Read More
How Technology is Changing the Mortgage Industry
The mortgage industry has occasionally been considered clunky, slow-to-respond, or confusing. For example, a June 2021 survey highlighted gaps in the average American’s mortgage knowledge, including an understanding that escrow could factor into closing costs and how pre-qualification plays a role. Within the last two years though, amid a global pandemic and record-housing boom, the industry as a whole … Read More
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