Quicken Loans: C2 loan officers express “extreme frustration� over pending departure

The decision of C2 Financial to part ways with Quicken Loans is understandably a messy affair. And, it’s one that points to a larger issue facing the mortgage lending industry: Who has the right to refinance LO clients? Here’s the latest.

Quicken Loans: C2 loan officers express “extreme frustration� over pending departure

The decision of C2 Financial to part ways with Quicken Loans is understandably a messy affair. And, it’s one that points to a larger issue facing the mortgage lending industry: Who has the right to refinance LO clients? Here’s the latest.

Ask the Underwriter: Can the Seller & Lender Credits exceed the total amount of closing costs and prepaids?

If the lender and seller credit are more than the closing costs can we use the excess credit to cover part of the down payment? Here’s what you need to do.

Wildfires May Make Insurance Harder to Get in California

The state’s Department of Insurance is warning homeowners about the headaches they will likely face.

Why Aren’t You Earning More?

Unemployment is low and the economy is growing, but home sales are going down for many real estate professionals. Here’s why.

Sticker Shock Over Price Per Square Foot in Manhattan

New York’s central area is more than twice as expensive as any other city in the U.S. on a per-square-foot basis.

Are Homeowners Overextended With Kids’ College Costs?

The wave of foreclosures during the Great Recession was blamed on rising unemployment and subprime loans. But a new study suggests something more.

5 Most Affordable Places for Outdoor Enthusiasts

You won’t find Denver, Boulder, or Honolulu on this list: a recent study pinpoints outdoorsy meccas that also offer reasonable housing markets.

Cory Treffiletti, CMO of Voicera, to speak at engage.marketing

I love shiny new technology — we all do! But beyond the cool factor, evaluating which new technology your company needs to embrace for marketing can feel like reading tea leaves. That’s why I’m so excited about the panel on The Next Big Thing at our engage.marketing event. We’ve invited Cory Treffiletti, the chief marketing officer of Voicera, to give us the inside scoop on virtual reality, augmented reality and voice, among other promising new technologies.

LIBOR pushes ARM rates higher, borrowers brace for impact

As home prices rise and interest rates increase, potential home buyers are not the only ones affected by the affordability changes. Homeowners who previously bought their home using an adjustable-rate mortgage are now seeing an increase in their monthly mortgage and interest payments, with more increases yet to come.