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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Consequently, mortgage industry executives believe buyers will pay agents out of pocket or ask sellers to pay their agent fees through concessions. Kevin Leibowitz, CEO of broker shop Grayton Mortgage, expects that “commissions will get squeezed,” and some buyers’ agents will exit the industry. LOs on average get about 1%.)

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The biggest challenge for the reverse industry in 2024? Mortgage rates

Housing Wire

That was a repeated idea shared by a group of reverse mortgage professionals when asked to assess what they see as the biggest industry challenges of the year. But despite challenges posed by rates, industry professionals continue to find a way forward. I think that’s true from an industry standpoint.

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Smartfi hires industry vet Fiore to lead newly created retail reverse division

Housing Wire

San Diego-based Smartfi Home Loans , which primarily is active as a wholesale lender in the reverse mortgage space, will launch a retail division that offers reverse mortgage products and has hired industry veteran Paul Fiore as its president of retail sales. “I I absolutely knew that I wanted to remain in the reverse mortgage industry.

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Identity theft protection company seeks inroads to reverse mortgage industry

Housing Wire

American Identity Group , an information security company that monitors and fixes security breaches and primarily operates in the wholesale lending space, has also become well established in the title and home warranty industries. When we look at the mortgage industry in our office, we broad-brush it,” he said. “We

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets.

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Opinion: Are you thriving or barely surviving in the shifting mortgage industry?

Housing Wire

If the past few years have taught us anything, even the veterans must find ways to adapt, and anything can happen in our industry. I was feeling a bit drained from it all, and truth be told, it made me feel as though I had lost the “it” factor I once had in this industry. You see, social media glorifies success; think about it.

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The mortgage industry braces for (more) FICO price hikes

Housing Wire

A tri-merge report that a couple years ago was $20 is around $60 right now, one industry pro told HousingWire. What the mortgage industry’s been told Despite widespread speculation and hints during company earnings calls, FICO has neither confirmed nor denied that cost increases on credit reporting will affect mortgage lenders in 2025.

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The 4 Most Impactful Actions to Take in Real Estate in 2024

We've been actively engaging with industry experts, analyzing data, and listening intently to the experiences of our agents on the ground. In this free download, Inside Real Estate CEO, Joe Skousen, shares what he believes are the top 4 most impactful actions in real estate right now. We’re diving into the reality, not the hype.

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Become THE Social-Savvy Agent With This Free eBook

You’ll hear from top industry experts and get exclusive insights into how you can become the social-savvy agent. Close more deals from social media leads in 2022! This three-chapter eBook covers the fundamentals of building a digital strategy. Get your copy today!

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

By focusing on these pillars, brokerages can enhance their overall consumer experience, adapt to industry changes, and drive sustainable growth. Dive in and discover BOLD strategies for building a profitable brokerage at scale.

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Reimagining How Construction Companies Capture Progress Tracking

Speaker: Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, Christopher Gagliardi, George Hedley, and Jason Nichols

How do we navigate the digital channels that the construction industry is in? Construction is constantly evolving but not in the matter of building the biggest tower anymore-- it's about utilizing our technological advances to make sure we are doing our jobs better, faster, and more efficiently. Where do even begin?