Matt Pettit

Tai is thrilled to have Kevin Peranio on the podcast this month to discuss his inspiring journey into the mortgage industry, as well as PRMG’s cutting-edge approach to DE&I. Tune in to hear their conversation about how we can make the industry more inclusive and learn from Kevin’s best practices.

This article was originally published by Nora Colomer at Fox Business on May 29, 2023. Although the dream of homeownership has survived high mortgage rates and hot home prices, most Americans believe they would need a lucky boost to afford it, according to a recent survey. About two-thirds of Gen Zers and millennials surveyed believed

This article was originally published at Dodd Frank Update on April 25, 2023. October Research and Dodd Frank Update hosted industry experts on a recent webinar to discuss the nuances and utilities of special purpose credit programs (SPCPs).  This webinar was joined by industry experts Tai Christensen, co-founder, chief diversity officer, and public relations officer for Arrive

This article was originally published by Nora Colomer at Fox Business on April 19, 2023. Affordability and the lack of inventory are still the biggest challenges to housing The high interest rate environment and recent bank failures had many predicting a credit crunch, but a recent report said this hasn’t been the case. Instead, the credit tightening

This article was originally published by Rory Arnold at itsHome on March 29, 2023.  Saving for a down payment on a home can take a long time, and aspiring homeowners can get frustrated to see home prices climbing while their savings aren’t growing as quickly as they’d like. Luckily, there are down payment assistance programs to help

This article was originally published at PROGRESS In Lending Association on March 23, 2023.  MATT PETTIT President Arrive Home About seven years ago, just as he was beginning his career in mortgage, Matt Pettit quickly became aware of one troubling fact: Getting down payment assistance is hard. Helping people who meet all the qualifications for

This article was originally published by Nora Colomer at Fox Business on March 21, 2023.  Homes in Bay Area tech hubs saw the biggest decline in value U.S. homes lost roughly $2.3 trillion in value by the end of 2022, according to a recent Redfin report. Yet, pandemic-era gains helped total U.S. home values register a

This article was originally published by Paul Gigliotti at Axis Lending Academy on March 14, 2023.  Mortgage industry veterans, Tai Christensen and Jacob Gaffney added to Board of Directors, to help academy expand its reach. Athens, GA; March 14, 2023 – AXIS Lending Academy, a nonprofit program that educates and empowers individuals looking to begin a career in mortgage, has appointed Tai

Black excellence is routinely celebrated in professional sports, with Black athletes representing 73% of NBA players and 58% of the NFL. This year’s Super Bowl featured two Black quarterbacks, in another example of Black men making athletic history. And while Blacks continue to excel in this capacity, unfortunately, we continue to lag in one critically important arena: homeownership. According to a

Co-Founder and Chief Diversity Officer of social enterprise Arrive Home takes the helm to discuss critical issues impacting the mortgage industry SOUTH JORDAN, Utah; Feb. 28, 2023 – Tai Christensen, Co-Founder and Chief Diversity Officer of Arrive Home, is the new host of the California Mortgage Bankers Association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Podcast.  The monthly