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10/18/2021

Redfin reports that 33% of homes go under contract within a week

One-third of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within one week of hitting the market, a new report from Redfin found.

10/15/2021

It’s a story with a happy ending -- Borrowers who want to become first-time homebuyers.
Now there’s a better option for those first-time homebuyers who have a small credit history attached to their name. Make those borrowers’ rent history work for you, so you can help their dream come true.
Give us a call – and we’ll help you secure the sale.

10/12/2021

Housing affordability improves for a second straight month

For the second month in a row, national housing affordability improved in August, according to the latest National Association of Realtors housing affordability index report.

10/08/2021

Have you heard the exciting news?!

We have a new feature for our Fannie Mae products that can help you help your borrowers.
It’s called Blended FICO score.
Two credit scores combined to get a higher, potentially eligible score to secure the loan.
Our VP of Product Development Lloyd Rutherford explains the math in this quick, 60-second video.
Watch - then give us a call to learn more about how this new feature will work for you and your homebuyers.

10/07/2021

Rent prices on track for a 2.2% increase by the end of 2021

Moody’s Analytics projects that rents in the affordable housing sector will increase to $996 by the end of the year, a 2.2% increase year-over-year.

10/05/2021

There was a 34% increase in consumers searching for “rate-and-term” in the third quarter

There is still ample opportunity in the market for lenders to rope in refi business, according to a quarterly report published Monday by Sales Boomerang.

09/30/2021

Nations Lending, Welcomes Christopher Patille as its newest branch manager. Patille will operate out of Newark, Delaware, where he’ll continue to grow his production team and serve the area in and around Wilmington.


https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/nations-lending-hires-christopher-patille-to-lead-new-delaware-branch-2021-09-30

09/29/2021

The last several months have been extraordinary not only in the level of price gains but in the consistency of gains across the country.

In July, New York joined Boston, Charlotte, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, and Seattle in recording all-time high gains in home prices over a 12-month period.

09/27/2021

Update alert!
It’s a bonus of an added benefit – and it can now be yours!
Our new Redwood Jumbo product provides BIGGER options – like a large cash-out refinance option and a huge loan amount up to $2.5 million!
Purchase and refi eligible – but the resources don’t end there.
Give us a call – you need to see this unique and additional jumbo feature.
Go BIG and Go HOME with Nations Lending!

09/23/2021

Our new jumbo loan suite of products just got bigger!
Bigger options mean more resources for your potential buyers.
We’re talking purchase and refi eligible, with a possible large cash-out option.
Did we mention a larger max loan amount for those borrowers who dream big?
Whatever the unique set of needs your jumbo clients need, we can help you deliver that sale!
Give us a call – we would love to work with you and be partners in helping yet another dream come true!

09/22/2021

The nation’s homebuilders are finding ways to defy expectations, keep their pipelines moving, and put up more homes.

U.S. homebuilders started construction on 1.6 million homes in August, up 3.9% from July and 17.4% higher than a year ago.

09/20/2021

We a proud to announce this latest addition to our Affordable Lending Product Suite!
With this new affordable option, we can offer support for borrowers with a unique set of circumstances.
Flexible and compassionate.
Give us a call – you need to see this unique feature.