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Gain a better understanding of the nuances of the Hispanic culture so you can be in a better position to help mortgage-ready borrowers achieve their dreams of homeownership.

We interview Danny Garcia-Velez, Head of Regional Sales and Marketing at MGIC, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

We interview Hipolito "Hip" Garcia, Area Manager at Caliber Home Loans, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Part 5 of our 5-part series: Products and programs that help creditworthy minority applicants achieve sustainable homeownership

Part 4 of our 5-part series: When lending will only go so far, collective action can take you farther

Part 3 of our 5-part series: Educate early and build trust to encourage mortgage readiness

Part 2 of our 5-part series: Addressing the racial equity gap in homeownership

Get the latest information on the current conditions of the mortgage market from expert analyst Tom LaMalfa.

Part 1 of our 5-part series: Addressing the racial equity gap in homeownership

Housing supply and demand has accelerated annual home price appreciation. What strategies can help borrowers who are facing steeper prices?

4 ways community banks help boost local economies by being key contributors to new home building efforts.

SPCPs work to close the homeownership and wealth gaps between minority and white households by focusing on sustainable, long-term, financially accretive homeownership.

Get the latest information on current conditions of the mortgage market from expert analyst Tom LaMalfa.

Get the latest information on the current conditions of the mortgage market from expert analyst Tom LaMalfa!

Ways to use private MI as a strategy to overcome the challenges of today’s market as well as expand cash flow options.

Eddy Perez shares his father’s dangerous escape from Cuba, the importance of mental health and his deathbed promise to leave the world a better place.

Angel Alban shares career advice on how his Latin background gives him a unique ability, and how his company is on the forefront of a technological revolution that will transform mortgage originations and servicing forever.

From flying fighter jets in the Navy to serving in Congress, Rep. Garcia discusses how his goal has remained the same throughout his career: Fight for the U.S. and preserve it for generations to come.

Falcon shares why he went into public service, his efforts to clean up the operations of the GSEs before the financial crisis, and what the mortgage process will look like in 5 years.

Get the latest information on the current conditions of the mortgage market from expert analyst Tom LaMalfa!

Patty Gong discusses her path to leadership, how women can succeed in their career journey, and why it’s important to let yourself shine.

Danny discusses how Freddie Mac supports equitable housing, why homeownership is the backbone of family stability, and minority homeownership rates.

Jim Park discusses Asian American outreach and connection, why diversity in America isn’t going away anytime soon, and what defines the AAPI community.

According to the FDIC, there are over 4,500 community banks across the country. The majority are partners of MGIC. And we’re proud of that.

Get the latest information on the current conditions of the mortgage market from expert analyst Tom LaMalfa!

Tim Scott opens up about how his humble beginnings and the help of a mentor who showed him the dignity of work led to his life of public service.

Tony discusses how the lack of women, millennials and minorities in the mortgage banking industry was the impetus for founding NAMMBA.

Gwen reflects on the events of 2020, the storming of our Capitol, and how the pandemic shined a spotlight on racial inequality and economic disparity for Black Americans. She also offers a solution for bridging our country’s deep divisions and shares her hopes and priorities for 2021.

Lisa discusses how the legacy of discrimination resulted in disparities of wealth, homeownership and opportunity.

Antoine shares how NAREB has helped him worked closely with the African American community while expanding NAREB’s footprint.

The purpose of the survey was to ascertain their thinking about a wide array of germane and important industry issues and topics.

COVID-19 has presented difficulties for almost all industries in early 2020. How is the mortgage industry faring? Here's what top industry executives think.

Learn how to turn the challenge of working at home with your children in the house into a positive experience for the whole family.

Secretary Carson explains how his background in neurosurgery has translated to his position as Secretary of HUD.

Kristy shares advice on how to achieve success when you stand out in a low-diversity environment, how to maintain passion by shifting perspective, and how her faith helps her persevere through adversity.

Gwen shares what inspired her to run for public office, the integral role she’s had in shaping housing finance, why Black Americans are experiencing the lowest homeownership rate in decades, and what we can do to fix it.

Ditrick shares his journey from military intelligence to housing finance, why he thinks housing finance is the bedrock of our civilization, and the challenges of starting your own company.

Steve shares how his college ROTC experience taught him values that serve as an excellent foundation for his career, explains his journey into the mortgage finance world, and more.

Lenny shares his thoughts on how to successfully promote affordable lending to bring the possibility of homeownership – and the American Dream – to all.

Alanna explains her passion for public policy and housing, and sheds light on the uphill battle for black Americans seeking homeownership.

Sandra explains how the FHFA’s obligations are really two sides of the same coin, offers advice on finding the right mentor, and much more.

The world is finally catching on; Hispanic Heritage Month has prompted some internal reflection on what it means to be Hispanic.

Beacon marketing technology seems to bea mystery for many in the mortgage and real estate business, but it can power a better customer experience, build relationships, and grow business.

A lot of attention is being paid to current expected credit loss (CECL), a new accounting standard. So, what does this mean?

Getting started with social media in the mortgage industry can be daunting. Below are some of the easiest and best social media tips I have on how you can use social media to increase your business growth.

In study after study, we see how little first-time homebuyers know about the path to homeownership, especially when it comes to down payment requirements and options. The world needs real estate agent and mortgage loan officer “teachers” more than ever.

We've collected the top mortgage blogs you need to be reading right now as a mortgage professional. Discover something new to share with your borrowers.

Let homebuyers know that waiting to save up 20% is not the only option, and they may be better off buying a home today with a smaller down payment.

In every profession, it’s the end-to-end customer experience that will set you apart from the competition – and the mortgage industry is no exception.

I believe the secret to a happy life is to make sure you understand the difference between a problem and an inconvenience. For most, student loan debt is an inconvenience. A burden, not a crisis.

Understanding how to build a social media strategy in the mortgage industry is an important component to any loan officer’s personal marketing strategy.

Deep Coverage Mortgage Insurance can play a significant role in bringing additional private capital to housing finance and reducing taxpayer risk.

Analyzing self-employment income from tax returns has long been one of the mysteries of mortgage underwriting — especially partnership and S-Corp returns.

Here are three quick tips I have learned about how to be more productive and how it translates to the mortgage industry.

Credit score awareness is important to all of us, but it is especially important to those seeking to secure a home mortgage.

Anyone in the mortgage industry knows mortgage fraud happens, but all too often it’s a case of “that would never happen to me!” Are you sure?

Use these expert tips and strategies to help guide your use of the leading professional social media platform.

Let's discuss some of the social media secrets savvy loan officers are doing to expand their customer base, but not spending significant time doing it.

First-time homebuyers, specifically Millennials, are known to use the information they find on the internet to inform their decisions.

There are typically 3 “strategies” to avoiding mortgage insurance. Here are the three ways you can avoid mortgage insurance (and what it will cost you).

With the rise of social media use among companies in regulated industries, it's important to understand the myths of social media worth rethinking.

A recent Federal Reserve Board consumer survey found many current renters would rather be homeowners. However, 45% of renters aren’t looking to buy because they don’t think they can come up with the necessary down payment. And 29% believe they simply wouldn’t qualify for a mortgage.