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While RESPA does not prevent a seller from insisting that a buyer use a particular lender, the new Dodd-Frank Act might under the “anti-steering” provisions.

Going paperless makes sense because it cuts costs and grows business.

It’s not easy being president. Just ask George W. Bush or Jimmy Carter. As for the current inhabitant of the White House, he was a bit late to the game when it came to tackling the housing and mortgage crisis. He wants to fix the housing/mortgage mess and he controls (sort of) three entities that can aid in that recovery: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD/FHA

From time to time I hear appraisers talk about the fact that they feel undervalued, and that the business they’re in is becoming increasingly difficult. Some feel it’s a downright hostile environment for appraisers today.

More from our anonymous contributor, who feels that if you’re not healthy and don’t feel good, how can you possibly run an effective mortgage business? Here are a few more ideas to help improve your physical well-being.

There was a lot of shock, sadness, and yes, grief here at SourceMedia at the recent passing of Neil Morse. We knew Neil as a gifted mortgage writer, an indefatigable road warrior, a thoroughly professional public relations executive, and finally as a colleague for his work with our conference group. He died way too soon (he was 62). But he had an impressive life.

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: “We’re running out of inventory.”

Our world has become so electronic and not personal that it doesn't take much for people to feel that you care and for you to deepen your relationships.

It appears that a flip-flop of sorts is happening in regard to the FHA and VA programs.

n this season of high political drama it is not really surprising that potential candidates, as well as a myriad of federal agencies, are all jockeying for the most complimentary spot in the limelight. The National Fair Housing Alliance is no exception.