News

What does the future hold for non-QM? by Ryan Smith
The booming sector was brought to a near-standstill by the COVID-19 outbreak. Can it recover once the pandemic abates?
Is there hope for first-time buyers post-COVID-19? Part One: The case against by Clayton Jarvis
The post-pandemic return to normal brings with it several steep challenges for buyers hoping to make on their first foray into real estate

First American’s busy year by Ryan Smith
In the past 12 months, First American Mortgage Solutions has made four major acquisitions, put forth four new product offerings, and become the first real estate data provider to achieve 100% US coverage in property ownership data – and that’s just the start
Morning Briefing: Home equity surges as prices continue upwards by Steve Randall
Home equity surges as prices continue upwards… Multifamily/commercial originations rise…Luxury home prices edging higher…
HomeBridge to acquire Prospect Mortgage operating assets by Ryan Smith
The acquisition will make HomeBridge one of the largest non-bank mortgage lenders in the US – and the country’s largest renovation lender

Data breach at top banking regulator exposes 10,000 records by Ryan Smith
The top US banking regulator has revealed that a former employee downloaded more than 10,000 agency records without authorization
More first-time buyers, single women buying more homes – study by Ryan Smith
A recent study has found a small rebound in sales from two demographics that have been missing in recent years: first-time buyers and single women
First American introduces new Vendor Management Suite by Ryan Smith
First American Mortgage Solutions has announced the launch of a new platform to help reduce loan repurchase risk related to vendor due diligence issues