March 13, 2024 link to original article This piece originally appeared in the March 2024 edition of MortgagePoint magazine, online now. The winding path to homeownership remains difficult for many. Millions of American families do not currently own their homes, with recent Zillow research finding that the percentage of renting families that could easily afford a mortgage payment […]
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CBS News link to the original news article. Published March 12, 2024 Inflation has cooled slightly compared to a year ago, but prices are still rising at a 3.2% annual rate, according to the latest report. With the Federal Reserve aiming for 2% inflation, they have kept the federal funds rate at a 23-year high
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Respa News link to original article. Published March 7, 2024 March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women who have shaped our society. Since its inception as Women’s History Week in 1982, this month has grown into a nationwide celebration of women’s contributions across all sectors. This year,
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Forbes link to the original news article. Published February 22, 2024 If you’re in the market for a home loan, you may come across the term “correspondent lending.” While it plays a significant role in the mortgage industry, many borrowers are unfamiliar with how it works or how it compares to other types of mortgage
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Housing Wire’s original news article is linked here. Published February 15, 2024 In today’s housing market, where home prices remain high and savings for a down payment can be out of reach for many, Down Payment Assistance (DPA) programs are proving to be a critical resource for prospective homebuyers. These programs have become a saving
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See original news article here. Published January 16, 2024 We’re proud to share that Tai Christensen, President of Arrive Home, has been appointed as the Chair of the California Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Committee. In this role, Tai will work alongside Vice-Chair Stephanie Whittenberg to advance the CMBA’s commitment to
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The Mortgage Note’s original article is found here. Published January 11, 2024 We’re thrilled to announce that Tai Christensen, President of Arrive Home, has been named the Chair of the California Mortgage Bankers Association’s (CMBA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Committee. In this prestigious role, Tai will share leadership duties with the committee’s current vice-chair,
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Mortgage Professional America’s original news article is found here. Published January 2, 2024 Sometimes, the most unexpected people can play pivotal roles in shaping our careers. For Tai Pherribo Christensen, President of Arrive Home, that person was her husband’s ex-wife. This surprising mentor helped kickstart Christensen’s journey in the mortgage industry, leading her to become
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December 31, 2023 link to original article Just as he was beginning his career in mortgage, Matt Pettit realized that getting down payment assistance is more difficult than it needs to be. So, Pettit teamed up with former colleagues to establish Arrive Home, a social enterprise dedicated to helping responsible borrowers in underserved communities through
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October 24, 2023 link to original article A luminary is defined as “a person who inspires or influences others.” And that type of person is exactly who PROGRESS in Lending is honoring. Right now, the market is filled with uncertainty, but these true Lending Luminaries are handling and navigating the constantly fluctuating market conditions. These
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