MyHome, a subsidiary of Williston Financial Group has acquired Volly, a provider of technology and marketing services for banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders nationwide. themreport.com/news/data/12-2…

Bringing 20-plus years of experience to her new role, Dee Khullar will lead cloud-based lending tech provider Blue Sage Solutions in implementing brand management, and driving new revenue growth. themreport.com/news/data/12-2…

Bringing 25-plus years of experience to his new role, David Sparks will help in identifying and growing strategic relationships with affordable housing assistance providers to offer new programs for Waterstone Mortgage customers. themreport.com/news/data/12-2…

Despite mortgage rates steadily falling over the last month of 2023, Mortgage Bankers Association reports overall mortgage application volume slipped nearly 10% over a two-week span to close out the rollercoaster ride that was the housing market of 2023. themreport.com/news/data/01-0…

The unemployment rate nationwide held at 3.7% in December, with the number of unemployed persons remained at 6.3 million, as residential building employment surpassed pre-pandemic levels. themreport.com/news/data/01-0…

Renters nationwide are catching a slight break in their monthly payments as Redfin data shows asking rents have dropped for the third straight month in December. themreport.com/news/data/01-0…

“Credit availability declined in December to the lowest level since 2012, as ongoing industry consolidation is resulting in more loan programs being removed from the marketplace,” said Joel Kan, VP and Deputy Chief Economist for the Mortgage Bankers Association. themreport.com/news/data/01-0…

Citing personal reasons, Tracy Kasper has informed the leadership team of National Association of REALTORS® that she is stepping aside, to be replaced immediately by President-Elect Kevin Sears. themreport.com/news/data/01-0…

A Zillow study of United Van Lines data shows that people relocated to metros that were $7,500 less expensive in 2023, with Charlotte, Providence, and Indianapolis reporting the highest net in-migration among the nation’s 50 largest markets. themreport.com/news/data/01-1…

Courtney Hess of Mortgage Cadence explains the changing face of the average American homebuyer, and how expanding product offerings can keep pace with this evolving market. themreport.com/news/data/01-1…

The Mortgage Bankers Association has announced the unexpected passing of former President and CEO David H. Stevens, CMB. Bob Broeksmit, MBA sitting President and CEO said the industry veteran "is remembered as a great mentor, boss, and friend." themreport.com/news/data/01-1…

Samantha Shanaberger of Clayton Servicing Oversight examines the policies and practices of servicer call centers, and how these centers must remain vigilant of changing rules and regulations. themreport.com/news/data/01-1…

The Census Bureau and HUD report that single-family housing completions rose 8.4% month-over-month in December, boosting housing supply nationwide. themreport.com/news/data/01-1…

Arrive Home President Tai Pherribo Christensen has been named Chair of California MBA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee to assist the association with its effort to promote diversity and inclusion within the mortgage lending space. themreport.com/news/data/01-1…

William Tessar of CV3 Financial Services talks tradition and evolution in private lending. themreport.com/news/data/01-1…

Looking for states with the shortest average time to sell a home from start to the closing table? Experts from Agent Advice broke down Zillow data and ranked the top 10 states where homes sold in the shortest amount of time. themreport.com/news/data/01-2…

As mortgage rates dropped toward levels last reported in May 2023, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported a rise in purchase application activity, led by both Conventional and FHA purchase apps. themreport.com/news/data/01-2…

Non-QM specialist Samuel Bjelac exits role with Lending One to return to Carrington Mortgage as the company’s new SVP of National Sales for Third-Party Origination. themreport.com/news/originati…

Dean Polsfut of Wolters Kluwer discusses new portfolio lending strategies in 2024 as institutions rethink their lending strategies to include secondary market executions. themreport.com/news/data/01-3…

A recent look into housing affordability by @NeighborWorks has found that three-in-five long-term baby boomer renters feel homeownership remains unattainable. themreport.com/news/data/01-3…