Demographics

A server at a Philadelphia restaurant was awarded $3 million by a jury after allegedly being injured by the CEO of a mortgage lender who attempted to forcibly kiss her.

Call it mutual respect. Bankers from mutually owned British building societies and similarly structured U.S. thrifts recently gathered in New England to address common challenges and share ideas about staying relevant at a time of rapid change in financial services. Here are the takeaways from their meetings.

From location and age to gender and price point, here's a look at how demographic differences influence homebuyer confidence about saving for a down payment.

As the American population migrates to the suburbs and midsize cities, mortgage lenders and real estate professionals must re-examine their customer relationship management and lead generation strategies to better serve potential borrowers.

Home prices, jobs and evolving consumer behaviors are restoring prerecession migration patterns.

As the mortgage industry makes more strides with technology, the time it took millennials to close loans for new-home purchases shrank to its fastest time yet.

Purchase loans made to millennial mortgage borrowers rose month-over-month in February despite interest rates increasing at the start of the year, according to Ellie Mae.

Which industries have the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual conduct in the workplace? Will the #MeToo movement have a lasting impact? Key findings from a SourceMedia survey.

While the industry continues adopting digital mortgage methods, homebuyers expect to be able to apply for a mortgage and complete the application online, but still want human interaction, according to Ellie Mae.

An unprecedented, industrywide survey of sexual harassment in the professional workplace reveals industries with the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual behavior, the differences between large and small companies, and blind spots that may be preventing corrections. Fortunately, the data also lights a path forward.

Crossroads Systems Inc. has relaunched with the acquisition of a community development financial institution focused on the Hispanic mortgage market.

To attract new customers, banks are getting rid of the paper-based payments process between builders and subcontractors.

The Hispanic homeownership rate grew for the third straight year in 2017 and the number of homeowners in the demographic group is at an all-time high, despite ongoing concerns about immigration policy and the shortage of homes for sale.

In an interview during his first day on the job, Anthony Noto also spoke about improving the firm's culture and the prospects for an IPO.

Quicken Loans, Citizens Bank and Better Mortgage are refinancing loans using Airbnb income as part of a pilot project with Fannie Mae.

From insights about borrower payment preferences to new automation assisting with natural disaster recovery efforts, here's a roundup of news coming out of the Mortgage Bankers Association Servicing Conference.

NewDominion Bank and M&F Bank are among the institutions willing to leave the industry's comfort zone to reach younger prospects.

Millennials who want affordable home prices in an urban market may want to check out the Gem City.

The average credit score of loans made to members of the millennial generation were a little lower than they were a year ago, according to Ellie Mae.

The St. Louis region appears to be preparing for the wave of elderly baby boomers with a boom in construction of assisted living and senior care facilities.