Not only has the hard money sector revived (ever so slightly, but a revival is a revival) but it has a new trade group. Its name is The American Association of Private Lenders — and the group has even drafted a code of conduct for its members. (If only Roland Arnall, William Aldinger and other subprime 'mavericks' of yesteryear had thought of that.) Anyway, the story will be on the National Mortgage News website shortly. Meanwhile, new figures released by the Mortgage Bankers Association suggest the purchase money market could be picking up, but ever so slightly…
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Given current rates are higher than the MBA and Fannie Mae forecasts, the industry could see further downside risk to the housing outlooks in October.
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The latest runup alarmed lenders but offered some new servicing opportunities unique to this market that can benefit both sides of the business.
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The serial entrepreneur, who also created Rapid Reporting and American Transfer & Trust, plans to remain active in industry causes, a LinkedIn post said.
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Almost 45% of buyers received a seller concession this summer, while more than 15% saw a reduction in the asking price to go along with it, according to Redfin.
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With 55% of homeowners planning to renovate rather than relocate, demand for home improvement capital will be strong even if the purchase market slows further.
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