The Agency forms a joint venture and enters the mortgage world

The Agency forms a joint venture and enters the mortgage world

Mauricio’s Umansky’s The Agency is getting into the mortgage business. The brokerage has entered into a joint venture with Barrett Financial Group to offer what the companies believe will be a wide... Read more »
Mortgage leaders talk rates, capital markets and fresh origination strategies

Mortgage leaders talk rates, capital markets and fresh origination strategies

In the newest episode of the Power House podcast, host Clayton Collins chats with Robert Pieklo, chief operating officer of American Financial Resources (AFR), and Adam Carmel, CEO of Polly. They discuss... Read more »
The Agency forms a joint venture and enters the mortgage world

Housing demand firming up with lower mortgage rates

Housing demand is very seasonal, so the fact that our pending contract data is firming up lately just shows that lower mortgage rates have stabilized and firmed up demand recently. It will... Read more »
The Agency forms a joint venture and enters the mortgage world

Dustin Owen schools agents on key tips for the mortgage financing process

In a recent episode of “The Loan Officer Podcast,” host Dustin Owen and guest John Coleman explore key tips that all aspiring real estate agents should know when navigating mortgage financing for... Read more »
The Agency forms a joint venture and enters the mortgage world

FHA’s Julia Gordon reflects on housing successes, challenges at reverse mortgage conference

At the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego this week, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Julia Gordon addressed the assembled audience of reverse mortgage industry... Read more »
Simplist launches streamlined mortgage origination platform

Simplist launches streamlined mortgage origination platform

New York-based Simplist Technologies, which has developed a consumer-facing mortgage platform, introduced a new software solution on Thursday for mortgage professionals that combines a loan origination system (LOS) with a point-of-sale system... Read more »
Despite Lower Mortgage Rates Home Sales Are Still Falling in 2024

Despite Lower Mortgage Rates Home Sales Are Still Falling in 2024

In August 2024, US home sales fell significantly, registering a decline in existing home sales despite easing mortgage rates and an increase in the number of houses available on the market. This unexpected downturn... Read more »
Mortgage Demand Surges by 20% in Latest Week

Mortgage Demand Surges by 20% in Latest Week

Imagine getting a lower monthly payment on your mortgage because you decide to refinance. Sounds great, right? This scenario illustrates why mortgage refinance applications are becoming increasingly popular. As homeowners look to... Read more »
The Agency forms a joint venture and enters the mortgage world

Mortgage applications rise to highest level since July 2022

Mortgage applications are now at their highest level in more than two years after an 11% jump during the week ending Sept. 20, according to the newest weekly applications survey from the... Read more »
The Agency forms a joint venture and enters the mortgage world

The mortgage industry is hiring again – but at different terms

UWM, however, brings in people with no prior mortgage experience and provides extensive in-house training, according to chief strategy officer Alex Elezaj. This strategy requires careful planning, as hires are made months... Read more »