Author name: Ricky Vasquez

LOs pivoting to non-QM, equity products: survey

A lack of housing inventory, fluctuating mortgage interest rates and home prices are the subjects that worry loan originators this year, those participating in the annual National Mortgage News Top Producers survey said.The annual survey had 327 originators participate, a number slightly smaller from last year, but the outcomes were notable. Surprisingly, LOs seem rather […]

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Mortgage demand still staying firm with elevated rates

If someone had told me that home sales would remain firm this year despite mortgage rates ranging from 7.25% to 6.64%, I would not have taken that bet. However, amid all the chaotic economic headlines of 2025 so far, the demand for mortgages is holding steady, even with the higher rates. Let’s dig into the

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