As the mortgage and real estate markets continue to face challenges, nearly 800,000 low down payment home purchases in 2023 leveraged private mortgage insurance (PMI), with first-time homebuyers accounting for 64% of the total. This is according to a new report published by U.S. Mortgage Insurers (U

Rate has hired a new head coach. The Chicago-based mortgage lender announced Tuesday that it’s bringing on Daniel Manginelli to lead its sales coaching program, which is designed to help mortgage professionals implement best practices and improve performance.According to the company, the coaching pr

Officials in Montana continue to promote the specialized Reverse Annuity Mortgage (RAM) program for the state’s seniors, with one official saying that it could be a big difference-maker for those in Montana looking to age in place while gaining access to additional cash.The program was passed by the

A payroll tax in Washington state that is designed to establish a fund for older residents’ long-term care needs could be undone by voters this fall through a ballot initiative.“WA Cares” is a payroll tax that is described as a “public long-term care insurance program” in which all working Washingto