Housing Headlines takes a look at the latest news in housing, real estate, fintech, and beyond. It features new product updates, launches, expansions, integrations, announcements, and more. Gateway First Bank announced it opened 34 new mortgage centers in 2019 to meet increased demand from its local communities. Now, Gateway First Bank has more than 160…
One of the quickest ways to destroy any goodwill or positive mindshare that you have with your network is to not respond to their social media comments. As real estate agents and loan officers, you’ve worked so hard to get people to notice you, to follow you, to pay attention to what you have to…
Attracting younger workers is crucial to the future of the mortgage industry, but many companies are struggling to connect their company’s values and culture with Millennials and those in Gen Z. That’s why we’ve asked Arthur Matuszewski, vice president of talent at Better.com, to speak at HousingWire’s engage.talent summit Feb 6. Matuszewski will join James…
People movers are about the latest in business professionals making waves in the housing and mortgage industries. Mortgage lender, Evergreen Home Loans, named Chuck Iverson as its new executive vice president of production. Prior to joining Evergreen Home Loans, Iverson took a break in his career to spend time immersing himself in the technology aspect…
The median price for a single-family home in California jumped 10% in December, the biggest year-over-year gain in more than four years, as low mortgage rates and a shortage of homes for sale boosted competition for properties. The state’s median home price was $615,090, more than double the U.S. median, according to the California Association…
Homeowners may want to tap the breaks on those trendy white Carrara marble countertops if they’re looking to get a return on investment for home renovations. That’s according to a recent report from NerdWallet, which pulls from Remodeling magazine’s 2019 Cost vs. Value report when stating, “An upscale kitchen renovation recoups just 59% of its…
Locking in a top originator is only half the battle when it comes to recruiting in the mortgage industry. It’s one thing to get new talent in the door, but it’s a completely different challenge to keep them there. With today’s high-stakes environment, the conversation around retention is just as vital to a company’s success…
Automation is quickly becoming a key motivator for lenders to modernize their current processes. Whether it’s to improve communication or to streamline back-end operations, lenders have more tools and technology solutions to choose from than ever before to enhance the borrower experience. In this case study published in HousingWire’s Knowledge Center, Umpqua Bank explained how…
Three of the top five affordable metro areas in the nation during the third quarter were in Illinois: Decatur, Springfield and Peoria. That’s according to a National Association of Realtors ranking that put Wichita Falls, Texas, at No. 4 and the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa, metro area at No. 5. At the bottom of the list,…
Venture capital-backed home lending startups fill key first-time homebuyer, cash-out and investor niches. But will they really change the world, or just be niches? It’s a little of both. Let’s take a look. Startups Love Giant Mortgage Stats Like all venture capitalist pitches, fintech and proptech startup pitches begin with total addressable market (TAM). Julian…