Ginger Bell and Fobby Naghmi on leadership deficits in mortgage

Ginger Bell and Fobby Naghmi on leadership deficits in mortgage

In the latest episode of the Power House podcast, host Diego Sanchez sits down for a group chat with Fobby Naghmi, senior vice president at Homecomings Mortgage & Equity, and Ginger Bell,... Read more »
Mortgage rates rise: Experts cite economic strength, inflation, Trump

Mortgage rates rise: Experts cite economic strength, inflation, Trump

In September, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2020, giving hope to prospective home buyers that mortgage rates would follow suit. But instead of declining,... Read more »
Blend achieves financial milestone, says mortgage pipeline is strong

Blend achieves financial milestone, says mortgage pipeline is strong

After delivering two straight quarterly losses to start this year, mortgage technology company Blend Labs predicted correctly that it would soon move into the black by one key accounting measure, finally delivering... Read more »
Mortgage delinquencies decrease from second-quarter 2024: MBA

Mortgage delinquencies decrease from second-quarter 2024: MBA

In second-quarter 2024, high home prices and soaring mortgage rates caused more homeowners to struggle with their loan payments. But data shows a slight recovery as mortgage delinquencies fell in the third... Read more »
Where are mortgage rates headed under President Trump?

Where are mortgage rates headed under President Trump?

Today, we woke up to former President Trump as our newly elected president and a Republican Senate. What does this mean for housing? First and foremost, mortgage rates have shot up today... Read more »
Trump is victorious. Will mortgage rates go to 8%?

Trump is victorious. Will mortgage rates go to 8%?

In a historic comeback, former Republican president Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States, defeating vice president Kamala Harris. The shift is expected to have broad... Read more »
Key reverse mortgage metrics saw an uptick in October even as business remains lukewarm

Key reverse mortgage metrics saw an uptick in October even as business remains lukewarm

Reverse mortgage industry performance metrics have been trading gains and losses for several months now, but a more favorable interest rate environment and optimism about the possible trajectory of business in 2025... Read more »
Ruoff Mortgage teams with Calque on ‘buy before you sell’ offering

Ruoff Mortgage teams with Calque on ‘buy before you sell’ offering

Indiana-based lender Ruoff Mortgage is making a move designed to help more homeowners get into new homes with ease.  Ruoff Mortgage is teaming up with fintech company Calque to offer two “buy... Read more »
The month in reverse mortgage rates: October 2024

The month in reverse mortgage rates: October 2024

When older homeowners wish to access a portion of their equity, there are multiple options. Of course, selling the home is generally not desirable. A cash-out refinance is also not a prudent... Read more »
Ruoff Mortgage teams with Calque on ‘buy before you sell’ offering

One mortgage lender abandons the Florida condo market

California-based Provident Funding Associates LLC is getting out of the Florida condo lending business, it told broker partners on Friday. In an email sent Friday morning, Provident said that it would “no... Read more »