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This article was originally published at HousingWire on August 1, 2023 Name: Tai Christensen Title: Co-Founder and Chief Diversity Officer Company Name: Arrive Home Industry Mortgage Tai Christensen wants to close the real estate wealth gap that’s locking minority borrowers out of homeownership, and she won’t slow down until she’s made a difference. Christensen recently […]

Don’t miss this month’s DE&I Podcast, featuring an inspiring conversation with Don Griffiths, the Vice President of National Operations at Union Home Mortgage and Past President of the Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association. Hear Don share his remarkable journey through the mortgage industry and the inspiring impact he’s made on the lives of countless individuals. Don’s

This article was originally published by Sara Coleman and Jovel Johnson at ConsumerAffairs on June 30, 2023. Use your statement to track your payments and remaining balance Your monthly mortgage statement may seem at best like just another bill to glance at or, at worst, overwhelming with all its mortgage-related terminology. But knowing how to read

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

March 23, 2023 PROGRESS In Lending link to original article For the third year in a row, we at PROGRESS in Lending are honoring the next generation. Why? Because we were set up to recognize true visionaries and thought leaders. That’s who we are. Our other awards all acknowledge the good work that executives are

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