Credit Scoring Changes May Smooth Path to Homeownership for Blacks

Credit Scoring Changes May Smooth Path to Homeownership for Blacks

Imagine mortgage credit standards as a roadway, connecting lenders with potential borrowers who dream of owning a home. What in the mid-2000s
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Diamond Bank unveils conditions for lending to SMEs

DIAMOND Bank Plc has given insight into one of the requirements commercial banks consider before granting loan to Small and Medium Enterprises
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Split Ginnie Mae from HUD to Protect the Housing Market

I call upon the largest advocates in the mortgage industry, Mortgage Bankers Association, National Association of Home Builders, National
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After Election, Russian Buyers Warm to Miami Real Estate

Following Trump's victory in November, Russian interest in the U.S. luxury real estate market jumped 35%, according to Knight Frank, a global real
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Urbanimmersive Opens Real Estate Visual Content Marketplace to All Users in Prelaunch Mode

Developed by Urbanimmersive, the state-of-the-art real estate content exchange platform (the “Solution”) is now universally open to all users on the
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Illinois real estate agent out of job after sparring with Patton Oswalt on Twitter

A Peoria-area real estate agent is out of a job after sparring with Emmy-winning comedian Patton Oswalt over Twitter this week. The argument began
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How will Trump's travel ban impact citizenship lending at CUs?

President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily barring people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States has
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Fed: We're Still Committed To Low Mortgage Rates

In its first meeting of 2017, the Federal Reserve voted unanimously to hold its benchmark rate at current levels. The economy is improving, no doubt,
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NAR Infographic: Groundhog Day and Real Estate

Here is what happened the past 20 years in real estate when Punxsutawney Phil climbed out of his hole; does seeing his shadow extend to real estate
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A 30-something real estate investor with 13 years of experience shares his 3-word strategy for …

Chad Carson has worked in real estate since 2003, strategically building up a portfolio of 90 rental properties mostly in and around his hometown in
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Flushing Bank Announces Expansion of Small Business Lending Efforts

Our participation in the Small Business Loan Program allows us to expand our offering to better serve the rapidly evolving small business lending
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The Time Is Ripe: MBA Introduces GSE Reform Proposal

… and multifamily mortgage market and providing equitable access to lenders … “The U.S. mortgage market requires global capital in order to maintain
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FNF Group Reports Fourth Quarter 2016 Diluted EPS of $0.83 and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.71 …

“This was a great finish to another strong year for our title insurance business, as we generated fourth quarter adjusted pre-tax title earnings of $292
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Freddie Mac (FMCC: OTCQB) | Freddie Mac Sponsors Housing Counseling Office in McComb, Miss.

MCLEAN, VA–( – Feb 1, 2017) – Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) is sponsoring its first Borrower Help Center in southwest Mississippi. Located in
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Major commercial players split on state of the RE cycle: survey

The report from the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC), whose members include giant asset managers like BlackRock and New York
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Call for Entries for NAREE's 67th Annual Real Estate Journalism Competition; Awards Ceremony …

The National Association of Real Estate Editors has issued a call for entries for NAREE's 67th Annual Journalism Competition. NAREE's prestigious
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Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE:ANH) Broker Price Targets For The Coming Week

11/04/2015 – Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation had its “hold” rating … It finances residential mortgage loans through asset-backed securities
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Despite All The Hand-Wringing, Retail Real Estate Investment Poised To Accelerate In 2017

There's been quite a bit of consternation lately on the future of retail and as a result, retail real estate. As I noted earlier this month, pruning stores are
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Locations Hawaii spends $1M on new website

Hawaii real estate brokerage Locations has invested $1 million in a new website that focuses on buyer personalization, mobile compatibility and
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Senior Vice President

02/01/2017 – Job opening: Senior Vice President – Specialized Lending job at Farm Credit Services of America in Omaha, NE. Apply online at
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