Elina Tarkazikis is a reporter for National Mortgage News. She is a graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she was the founding editor in chief of the school's chapter of HerCampus.com and a staff writer for its student-run publication, The Ramapo News. She has previously worked for The County Seat in Hackensack and Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, iHeartMedia's nationally syndicated radio program. Elina is also a licensed real estate agent in New Jersey, adores pets and speaks three languages.
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Technology, staffing, reform: Here's a look at 12 key insights from the 2019 Top Producers, from what they considered critical to success to stances they have on industry initiatives going forward.
April 1 -
Starter home inventory is letting up, and the growth in supply seems to be more of a market shift than a temporary change, according to Zillow.
March 28 -
Costs, process, privacy: Here's a look at some key digital mortgage drivers and obstacles identified by experts at this year's MBA Technology Solutions Conference.
March 27 -
The mortgage industry is eager to adopt digital strategies like artificial intelligence to streamline processes, but they are finding it difficult to extend through the full lifecycle of the loan.
March 26 -
Mortgage lenders are being forced to evaluate expenses carefully when deciding whether buying or building technology is the right move.
March 25 -
With the launch of its Medical Professional Mortgage Product, TD Bank is leveraging an opportunity to attract new customers and to address what it says is a knowledge gap among this group of professionals.
March 22 -
A newer set of issues and opportunities presents itself for those embracing technology, involving everything from business strategy to cybersecurity.
March 22 -
The home purchase loan share is up and closing times are down ahead of an expected healthy spring buying season, and declining mortgage rates could be a reason, according to Ellie Mae.
March 21 -
Home equity is at an all-time high, but consumers aren't taking advantage of this financing option, according to LendingTree.
March 19 -
Houses selling well at lower price points are likely to encourage the creation of more entry-level homes, according to a new report by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo.
March 18
