Top 10 U.S. mortgage lender Rate is investing in the nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) space by launching a new suite of products. It aims to attract borrowers with nontraditional financial profiles, including self-employed individuals, small-business owners, freelancers and real estate investors.The Chicago-based lender ranked as the eighth-largest in the country, originating $39.6 billion in mortgages in...
The National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) speech code, formally known as Standard of Practice 10-5, has sparked a contentious debate within the real estate industry. Critics argue that it infringes upon free speech rights, while supporters assert it’s a necessary measure to uphold ethical standards and protect marginalized communities. Rob Hahn, founder and CEO of Las Vegas-based online...
Property taxes are rising dramatically across the country, and that reality has the potential to hit seniors living on a fixed income hardest of all. On top of that, keeping up with property tax and insurance costs are key requirements to keep any mortgage in good standing, whether it’s a forward or reverse loan. Some localities offer programs that allow older homeowners, specifically, to defer the...
Mortgage technology provider Sagent has announced a new partnership with LERETA, a company specializing in real estate tax and flood services, to integrate LERETA’s solutions into Sagent’s platform. The collaboration aims to give mortgage servicers streamlined access to real-time tax data, flood zone determinations, payment processing and automated monitoring through Sagent’s Partner...
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A well-designed laundry room combines style and function in a way that makes washing clothes enjoyable. Throw in some charming personal touches, maybe even a pet-friendly feature or two, and you’ve really got a space that earns its place in a home. Here, designers share the colors, materials and...
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