Mortgage Professional America tag:mpamag.com,2015:/rss 2020-10-12T00:00:01-04:00 Mortgage Professional America tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-12:/commercial/235884 Predicting future commercial RE demand based on STEM job growth 2020-10-12T00:00:01-04:00<p>A rise in STEM jobs should result in higher demand for office, industrial and multifamily properties</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0132_637378753475548393.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-12:/commercial/235883 The struggle continues for American renters 2020-10-12T00:00:00-04:00<p>Rental payment data doesn™t tell the whole story</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0132_637378685184251407.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-09:/news/235793 Casa steps down as AIME chairman 2020-10-09T07:00:06-04:00<p>After taking a leave of absence following blowback over lewd remarks, AIME’s founder is officially leaving his leadership role</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637378157077128129.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-09:/news/235792 Which states have the most residents in financial distress because of COVID-19? 2020-10-09T07:00:05-04:00<p>Anyone else think we’d be done writing about the pandemic’s economic effects by now?</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637378156446616082.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-09:/news/235791 Those struggling with housing debt less likely to vote “ study 2020-10-09T07:00:04-04:00<p>The struggle to meet housing costs is a problem across the political spectrum “ and so is decreased likelihood of voting in this year’s election</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637378155355645504.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-09:/news/235790 Millennial refinance surge continues 2020-10-09T07:00:03-04:00<p>Low rates on all 30-year notes drive increase in refinance share for millennials in August</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637378153246984997.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-09:/news/235789 CBCMA backs $14M in affordable mortgages 2020-10-09T07:00:02-04:00<p>The firm’s platform enables affordable housing organizations to create liquidity and banks to gain CRA credit</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637378151592103302.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-09:/news/235788 REPAY automates mortgage service transfers with new service 2020-10-09T07:00:01-04:00<p>The payment processing company adds new offering to its mortgage servicing suite</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637378150691820338.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-09:/news/235787 Fiserv integrates with FirstCLose for automated property report ordering 2020-10-09T07:00:00-04:00<p>The partnership allows customers to order reports on flood, valuation, tax and title</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637378149356494209.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-08:/news/235650 Is the mortgage industry still underusing technology? 2020-10-08T07:00:06-04:00<p>CoreLogic’s Sapan Bafna says lack of tech adoption made the 2008 housing crisis worse “ and the industry still has a way to go</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637377182817190459.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-08:/news/235649 Global coalition raises questions about Airbnb IPO disclosures 2020-10-08T07:00:05-04:00<p>Housing organizations are urging the SEC to get accurate data from the embattled platform</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637377181664379171.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-08:/news/235648 Academy Mortgage designates Election Day as company holiday 2020-10-08T07:00:04-04:00<p>The lender is giving all of its 2,100 employees Nov. 3 off</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637377180836418564.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-08:/news/235647 Presidential election less likely to affect home buyers and sellers “ Redfin 2020-10-08T07:00:03-04:00<p>COVID-19 has bigger impact on the real estate market than the US presidential election 2020 expert says</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637377180127137118.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-08:/news/235646 Inlanta Mortgage hiring loan officers for new Ohio branch 2020-10-08T07:00:02-04:00<p>Inlanta is looking to hire loan officers and underwriters in Columbus</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637377178006709582.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-08:/news/235645 LoanBeam, Freddie Mac to improve income analysis for self-employed borrowers 2020-10-08T07:00:01-04:00<p>The collaboration aims to mitigate buy-back risks related to qualifying income</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637377177449102420.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-08:/news/235644 Top investment firm utilizes HouseCanary’s AI tech to grow its portfolio 2020-10-08T07:00:00-04:00<p>Transcendent partners with HouseCanary to support its intended acquisition growth</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637377176790293994.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-08:/commercial/235643 As Trump pulls plug on relief talks, almost half of small businesses need further financial support 2020-10-08T00:00:01-04:00<p>New data from the NFIB finds a heightened risk of layoffs for about 20 percent of its members</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0132_637377076920726403.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-08:/commercial/235642 Study finds Prop 15 won™t be damaging to small businesses 2020-10-08T00:00:00-04:00<p>Commercial and industrial property owners remain concerned about implications of Prop 15</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0132_637377076010674707.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-07:/news/235539 Is your business plan market-proof? 2020-10-07T07:00:06-04:00<p>Coach Bill Hart and Flagstar Bank’s John Gibson on why a business plan is essential “ and why it needs to be flexible enough to adapt to market shifts</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637376399415819353.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-07:/news/235538 Michele Anapol on the value of being an effective communicator 2020-10-07T07:00:05-04:00<p>Clear and focused client interaction is as important as up-to-date industry knowledge</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637376393106742436.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-07:/news/235537 New American Funding co-founder named among nation’s most powerful Latinas 2020-10-07T07:00:04-04:00<p>Patty Arvielo has built NAF into a company that is œstrong because of its diversity”</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637376390043454805.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-07:/news/235536 Home-price growth hits 2-year high, but predicted to topple in 2021 2020-10-07T07:00:03-04:00<p>Expert says “imbalance” between demand and for-sale inventory exacerbates home appreciation for lower-priced homes</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637376387958664095.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-07:/news/235535 Sovereign Lending Group to host virtual mortgage job fair 2020-10-07T07:00:02-04:00<p>The one-day hiring event will also be open for those with no mortgage experience</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637376386883321260.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-07:/news/235534 Mortgage Contracting Services makes ownership changes 2020-10-07T07:00:01-04:00<p>MCS recapitalizes balance sheet through “substantial reduction in debt”</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637376386136691144.jpg” alt=”” style=”max-width:240px” />
tag:mpamag.com,2020-10-07:/news/235532 Home Point Financial brings on chief people officer 2020-10-07T07:00:00-04:00<p>The mortgage lender wants to focus on its most important asset: people</p><img src=”https://cdn-res.keymedia.com/cms/images/us/001/0116_637376372866884163.jpg” alt=”” st