Pacific Northwest Mortgage Lenders Conference (PNMLC) and the Washington Mortgage Bankers Association (WMBA) will be hosting the 2024 PNMLC event in Seattle, September 22-24. This years theme is “Innovate to Elevate: The Future of Mortgage Lending,” and features sessions with expert local and national perspectives…

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Curb Hero] A digital Open House sign-in app and listing marketing tool for real estate agents and mortgage professionals, Curb Hero’s products capture client information through sign-ins through…

[Note from editor: The “Mastermind Showcase” highlights companies and news from members of the GEM. Today’s showcase: Plus Platform] Plus Platform is an asset management and trading platform that aims to enhance transparency, accuracy, and liquidity in the residential secondary mortgage market. It allows mortgage…

Google announced a new mortgage shopping product in late November. Partly powered by Zillow, it’s an advertising tool for lenders and a product comparison tool for consumers. Zillow already has the products, interest rates, and reviews of nationwide lenders across its mortgage shopping system. It…

Imagine you’re one of the millions of Americans who have been locking in in record low interest rates on adjustable rate mortgages within the past few years. 4.0 percent on a 30 year mortgage is a good deal, but 2.25% on a 5 yr ARM,…