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Why Do Deals Fail? Many Homebuyers Don’t Understand the Process
Because higher interest rates make it more important than ever to close every loan, mortgage originators realize that success often depends on informed homebuyers who understand the process — resulting ...
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Housing policy
PolicyCast: The Four Horsemen of the Housing Apocalypse
U.S. Representative Mike Flood (R-Nebraska) — Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance — joins the Arch MI PolicyCast to highlight the challenges of building more affordable housing for Ame...
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The $65 Billion Tax Break That Just Changed Everything for Homebuyers
Recent tax code changes have made homebuying more affordable, restoring a deduction that averaged $2,364 per eligible homeowner. Get the details you need to help prospective homebuyers take advantage of...
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Plan for an Active Fall by Scheduling First-Time Homebuyer Events Now
Before the busy summer season ends, maintain momentum heading into fall by planning and marketing your own homebuying seminars now. Arch MI’s Roadmap to Homeownership makes it easy — and our flexible MI...
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Housing policy
Global Housing Puzzle — Australia’s Risky Bet — EU’s Securitization Boost
Affordable homeownership isn't just a challenge in the United States. From Australia to the European Union, nations worldwide grapple with how to expand homeownership and stimulate housing investment....
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Three Things Realtors Want from Mortgage Loan Officers
Mortgage industry veteran Blaine Rada describes what Realtors® expect from informal referral relationships with mortgage loan officers and how essential these partnerships can be for originators....
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Women Homebuyers Race Ahead of Men, But Many Find Lenders Lacking
Single women homebuyers account for nearly one-quarter of first-time buyers, but many have trust issues with mortgage loan officers and express unhappiness with the mortgage process as a whole...
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Outshine the Competition: Beyond Rates in Sales Leadership
As homebuyers increasingly focus on mortgage rates, stand out from competitors by building relationships and providing extraordinary value. Experts correlate success in sales with word-of-mouth recommen...
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Combat Mortgage Fraud with AI-Powered Tech and Intuition
The threat of mortgage fraud is rising, while experts fear AI tools are making these schemes harder to detect. As a first line of defense, mortgage loan officers use a combination of technology tools an...
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