Author name: Ricky Vasquez

What’s it going to take to get banks back into mortgages?

Key Insight: Experts say even if regulators recalibrate capital standards, structural and competitive realities that did not exist before 2008 are the biggest drivers in their dwindling market share in mortgage origination and servicing. Nonbanks now dominate the sector, aided by leaner cost structures that are built for rate volatility — advantages that banks will

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What lenders should consider when evaluating small landlords

The growing number of small property owners presents unique opportunities and challenges for lenders. Small landlords serve as a crucial segment of the real estate market, often managing fewer properties and relying on personalized strategies to operate efficiently. However, their smaller scale of operations can sometimes complicate loan evaluations. When evaluating small property owners, lenders

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