Only two million or so households have enough equity in their homes and high enough credit ratings to be viable candidates for home equity lending, according to a new analysis from Lender Processing Services. Of course, it’s no secret that home equity lending has hit a brick wall and likely won’t turn around until housing values start heading north again. Although the immediate outlook for the sector is bleak, some lenders are starting to stick their toe in the HELOC pond. See the National Mortgage News website for the full story…
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Opponents argued that Provident Bank, which bought Lakeland in 2024, had yet to disburse millions of dollars remaining on a mortgage subsidy fund.
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The competitive and controversial leader, who will stay on the board, oversaw rapid growth but also a massive downsizing, and a notorious mass firing over Zoom.
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The deal bolsters Zions' ability to serve multifamily customers and creates a natural extension of its affordable housing lending program, management said.
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Mortgage servicers would like to shed responsibility for second liens but they may be exchanging one set of workflows for others.
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The move builds on MeridianLink's lending lifecycle strategy, enabling institutions to engage with borrowers before, during and after the lending decision.
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The market is bifurcated into those looking for affordable housing outside of metropolitan cores and high-end buyers prioritizing lifestyle. Still, both groups are looking south.
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