Home sales are beginning to stall as buyers hit their limit

LOs received an average of $2,876 in commissions per loan in Q2, per analytics vendor LBA Ware.

Home sales are beginning to stall as buyers hit their limit   LBA Ware found that LO commissions fell 6% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2021, with refis dropping to 92 bps from 99 bps. Ginnie Mae's new liquidity standards are sorely needed   Clifford Rossi argues that the lack of regulatory oversight of nonbanks makes Ginnie Mae's proposal to raise liquidity standards necessary. RateStar: The MI Industry's Most Quotable Platform   "RateStarSM is the best!" Lenders love the industry's first and best risk-based MI pricing solution, delivering Arch MI's most competitive rates for each loan. It also features a unique buydown tool that creates customized premium payments. With RateStar, there's always a great quote.   Get yours today. Sponsored by Arch MI 3 solutions to a gridlocked housing market   Competition for home buyers is tougher than ever right now, as tightened housing stock supply continues to plague the housing market. Here are three ways one lender is working with borrowers in different circumstances, creating opportunities to open up inventory. Presented by Acra Lending Mortgage applications jump as rates plummet   Mortgage applications last week jumped overall due to historically low mortgage rates, but sky-high home prices are depressing the purchase market. Smart Docs = Smart Loans At First American Docutech, we understand that you deserve the best possible document generation experience. ConformX, the industry's leading document generation engine, can help you digitize more of your mortgage workflow. Learn how! Sponsored by First American Docutech Stewart bolsters Midwest presence with acquisition   Big Four title insurer Stewart Title has acquired Title First Agency, which is licensed in 34 states and headquartered in Westerville, Ohio. Foreign buyers are avoiding American homes: NAR   Foreign buyers purchased $54.4 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2020 through March 2021, a 27% decrease from the previous 12-month period. Does Your Loan Origination System Pay For Itself? The right technology can save you time and money. Black Knight's Empower LOS brings the digital capabilities and workflow automation needed to originate loans more efficiently into one system – maximizing ROI and helping you transform your business. Sponsored by Black Knight Are we back to a normal housing market?   Favorable demographics should keep the housing market ticking. But watch for home prices escalating out of control and rates moving up sharply, writes columnist Logan Mohtashami. HW+ Premium Content Could online mortgage lenders reduce discrimination against Black homebuyers?   Minority homebuyers are benefiting from the rise of online mortgage lenders and the increased competition they bring, writes Case Western economics professor Daniel Shoag. Brokers, Here's Everything You Need to Know About Rocket Pro TPO Want to stay up to date with the latest on what Rocket Pro TPO is offering its broker partners? Check out our TPO hub for updates and more. Sponsored by Rocket Pro TPO Best of the rest This tiny-home startup has built only 3 houses, but one's for Elon Musk. [Business Insider] How to Get 25% Off Your Federally-Backed Mortgage [lifehacker] FICO Score's Hold on the Credit Market Is Slipping [Wall Street Journal] HousingWire, 433 East Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 830, Irving, TX 75039, (469) 893-1480 Unsubscribe Manage preferences

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