By KIMBERLEY HAAS People who want to buy their first home in 2025 are rolling up their sleeves and getting down to business. “They’re really doing a lot of work around it. They’re spending some time and really trying to research what it takes to own a home,” Scott Lindner, national sales director at TD Bank…
Americans worry they’ll never be able to afford a home, but those who buy say knowledgeable loan officers helped boost their confidence. That’s according to KeyBank’s 2025 Financial Mobility Survey, which confirmed what analysts and LOs alike have discovered in the last few years: nearly half of Americans want to become homeowners but feel like…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS The housing market is tough for any buyer to negotiate. Unexpected things pop up at every turn and closing a deal can seem like a second job. I recently dipped my toes in the water and put in an offer on a home. The experience taught me numerous lessons and reminded me…
The executive vice president of Rocket Pro TPO says a lack of housing inventory has been hurting mortgage professionals, but he is confident broker partners and loan officers have the tools to help homebuyers achieve their goals. Mike Fawaz recently sat down with Editor Kimberley Haas to talk about this year’s successes and challenges. Haas:…
By KIMBERLEY HAAS Craving some sunshine? You are not alone as the migration to the Sun Belt continues past the pandemic. Data from U-Haul and North American Van Lines shows that the Carolinas, Florida, and Texas were among the top inbound states for migration last year. That trend is expected to continue. And as the…
Borrowers once again affirmed that quality of experience matters more to them in the lending process than cost. In a new survey from Reggora, an appraisal management software company, most borrowers said they care most about speed and quality in an appraisal. These were followed by communication and professionalism. The cost of the appraisal was…
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