Mortgage Biz

MERS and ICE: Modernization Without Regulation Increases Housing Crash Risk

By Jon Anderson / October 17, 2018 /

Remember the Great Recession and resulting cascade of foreclosures that exposed lax mortgage practices highlighted by the poster-child of “robo-signing”? At the center of it all was MERSCORP Holdings, Inc., and their confusingly-named MERS System and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Earlier this month, Intercontinental Exchange (the other ICE) acquired the remaining minority stake in…

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Have a New Buyer Client? BobMortgage Hosts Exclusive Home Buyer Event

By Joanna England / September 4, 2018 /

There’s so much to learn if you’re a first-time home buyer, especially when it comes to mortgages. Our most-trusted mortgage expert, Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage), is hosting an exclusive home buying event that will educate your buyer clients on all of the important changes to the industry and how to make the most of their…

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Thinking Long Term About Newfound Home Equity

By Jon Anderson / April 13, 2018 /

Prices are up, property tax assessments are likely up, you’re rich, rich, rich … on paper. According to researchers Black Knight, as of the end of 2017, Americans have $5.4 trillion in “tappable” home equity, an increase of $735 billion from the end of 2016. Tappable means that while total home equity, according to the…

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Tuttle Group Expands With Addition of Top-Producing Loan Officer Brian McCauley

By Joanna England / December 16, 2016 /

  Andy Tuttle goes above and beyond for his clients. As branch manager at Fairway Independent Mortgage Company, Tuttle has focused on delivering an enviable level of service to his clients since 2001. While they may come to The Tuttle Group for a home loan, Andy prides himself on making sure that an educated, prepared…

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What Will Donald Trump Do as President? Step One: Dismantle Dodd-Frank

By Candy Evans / November 10, 2016 /

We know that president-elect Donald Trump, as a businessman, probably detests regulations as much as any other business owner. While protective, some go too far and tack on extra costs to consumers. You really need a balance — enough law to protect the consumer and punish morons who prey upon the unsuspecting, but not enough…

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