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Valuation Risk Reviews: A Crucial Tool in Your Risk Mitigation Strategy

VRRs provide lenders with independent, USPAP-compliant desktop appraisal analysis to identify risks, ensure accuracy, and maintain portfolio quality—without the rubber-stamp approach that undermines true risk management.

Millennials and Gen Z: A New Generation of Homebuyers

The Millennial and Gen Z generations together make up roughly 32% of all homebuyers and 21% of sellers. Understanding the common behaviors and characteristics of these two generations, along with their buying trends, can help mortgage professionals make informed decisions on how to better reach and work with these unique generations.

Financial Services at the Center of 27.7% of All Phishing Attempts: Cybersecurity Approaches Worth Considering

Cybercriminals launch 3.4 billion phishing emails daily targeting financial services. Learn how mortgage professionals can help defend against ransomware, business email compromise, and credential theft with security protocols and training strategies.

Fed Rate Cut Sparked 58% Surge in Refinancing: How Lenders Can Scale for Market Growth

The Federal Reserve announced the first rate cut of 2025 in September. Learn about its impacts and considerations on preparing scalability and adaptability for potential market fluctuations.

Steven Stipetich

Senior Vice President of Title

What Industry Professionals Should Know About Real Estate Fraud

The threat of fraud is becoming more prominent across the real estate industry. Learn more about the changing landscape to help better protect yourself and those you serve.

The Generational Shift in Loan Officers: Navigating the Future of Mortgage Lending

The mortgage industry faces a generational shift as seasoned loan officers retire without sufficient new talent entering the field.

Mortgage Insurance Premiums are Tax-Deductible: What it Means for Borrowers

Mortgage insurance (MI) premiums are once again tax-deductible, and this time, the benefit is here indefinitely. Learn more about what that means for borrowers and loan officers.

Understanding Alternative Valuation Types

Learn more about the different valuation options available, how they vary and when to use each type.

Title Insurance Market Poised for Growth: How Can Title Agents Seize the Opportunity?

Title insurance market poised for steady growth through 2034. Discover strategies for title agents to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

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More Than a Provider: Find the Underwriter That Grows with Your Agency

Learn more about various factors to evaluate when selecting an underwriter to add to your agency's network of providers.

4 Strategies to Help Real Estate Investors Shrink Closing Costs

Learn about four actionable strategies you can implement at closing that may help you save.

The $638 Million Reason to Choose Your Title Company Wisely

The title company real estate investors choose can play a critical role in their investments. Learn more about what to consider when searching for a title company.