As a loan originator, building strong relationships with professionals in related industries is an effective way to expand your sales pipeline and increase business opportunities. Real estate agents, divorce attorneys, financial advisors, and other professionals in...
In today’s competitive housing market, Millennials and Gen Z face numerous obstacles on their path to becoming homeowners. However, there is a valuable opportunity for mortgage originators to connect with potential customers through financial education. To help...
The past decade has seen Hispanic households contribute significantly to homeownership growth in the United States. Data shows that Hispanics have been responsible for 25% of the overall increase in homeownership nationwide over the last 10 years. In 2023, the...
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Most homebuyers start their homeownership journey by searching for homes online or connecting with a real estate agent before contacting a loan officer. After referrals from past clients, 8 in 10 loan officers say they receive referrals from real estate agents more...
In today's competitive mortgage market, a borrower's credit profile is a critical factor in determining loan eligibility. However, credit remains a significant hurdle for many mortgage applicants, leading to application denials and pipeline fallouts, significantly...
The mortgage industry continues to face challenges as more Gen Z and Millennials enter the home buying market. Despite record high home prices, elevated mortgage rates and limited inventory making homeownership difficult to attain for first-time buyers, 53.85% of...
In December 2023, Mortgage Markets CUSO partnered with FinLocker to present a credit-focused webinar hosted by credit expert Sue Buswell, founder of SueKnowsTheScore, to identify credit union members who are prospective homebuyers and advise them on how to build...
Hispanic homeownership is growing at a record pace despite affordability and inventory challenges across the United States. Fueled by rapidly forming households, a key precursor to homeownership, and younger homebuyers (the median age of Hispanic first-time...
Goal What's A Mortgage sought to create a mobile financial well-being app that would cater to consumers at various stages of their homeownership journey. The app had to appeal to renters who could be a few years from buying a home and help prospective homebuyers...