NextGen homebuyers, made up of Millennials and Generation Z, are an up-and-coming consumer group in the mortgage market. Currently aged 12 to 43, these young generations make up 20% of the population. Here are some more statistics that showcase their growing prominence: 43% of younger Millennials who don’t have a mortgage yet could qualify for one. 87% of surveyed Gen … Read More
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Buying a home for the first time is an exciting endeavor. As a homeowner, you can customize your interior design, earn equity, and establish generational wealth. American homeowners boast a 400% higher average net wealth than renters with similar incomes and demographics. While buying a home has many advantages, it can be an intimidating process. After all, it’s one of … Read More
9 Tips For First-Time-Homebuyers in Today’s Market
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If you haven’t heard already, big changes are coming to the credit reporting space. On October 24, 2022, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that conventional mortgages will soon use two new credit scoring models and bi-merge credit reports. This announcement has naturally spurred many questions among mortgage professionals: How do the new credit scoring models differ from Classic … Read More
New Changes Coming to Credit Scoring Models & Credit Reporting
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Certified Credit to attend The Mortgage Collaborative’s “The Mane Event” Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, where it will present cost-saving solutions and industry insights. The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) hosts an annual conference that draws mortgage professionals from across the country. This year, “The Mane Event” is taking place in Louisville, Kentucky at the Omni Louisville Hotel from Sunday, March 24, to … Read More
Certified Credit Announces Attendance at TMC’s “The Mane Event” Conference
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Customer service can make or break a company’s relationships with its clients. Just take a look at these statistics from surveyed customers: 75% have recommended companies based on their customer service. 96% say customer service has influenced their level of loyalty. 77% say poor customer service has detracted from their quality of life. As you can see, customer service is … Read More
Beyond Words: The True Meaning of Good Service
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Certified Credit to attend the ICE Experience 2024 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, where they will host live demonstrations of its mortgage lending solutions and provide invaluable industry insights. As one of the mortgage industry’s largest annual technology conferences, the ICE Mortgage Experience brings together mortgage professionals, industry experts, and vendor partners from across the country. This year, the conference … Read More