July 26, 2021

Loan Officer, Investor, C-Suite, Mortgage Insurance, Property Valuations

Bidding Wars, Cash Offers, Record High Prices: What You Need to Know

It’s an increasingly common scenario:  pressured by bidding wars, your buyer offers well above asking price- it’s their dream home and they’re willing to pay dop dollar.  The deal moves along smoothly … until the bank appraisal comes back.  Welcome to the era of the appraisal gap. Radian’s Dave McCormick sorts through the complexity of appraisal gaps and discusses a simple solution that accommodates both the buyer and the seller.

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Preparing to Buy or Sell a Home in the Spring

Spring is the busiest season in real estate, with warmer weather and blooming flowers highlighting a property's best features, and buyers prioritizing home tours before family obligations. Take a look at our checklists to help buyers and sellers prepare for the upcoming busy market.

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4 Simple Steps for Loan Officers to Build Lasting Relationships in 2024

Using these 4 Simple Steps, Loan Officers can help their elevate business and redefine success in 2024 by building strong relationships with real estate agents, prior clients, local community organizations, and other trusted service providers.

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The Millennial and Gen Z Homebuyer

Recognizing and understanding behaviors of Millennial and Gen Z homebuyers can empower loan officers and real estate agents to engage these distinct generations of homebuyers.

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Radian Launched Affordable Housing Crisis White Paper

Learn more about how increasing mortgage rates, skyrocketing home costs, and a lack of supply in the market have left many wondering if they will ever be able to afford a home.

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The Untapped Potential of Home Equity Lending

New trends are emerging that lenders should be aware of, including the return of home equity loans and HELOCs. Here are just three of the reasons why now is the time to take advantage of this market.

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Understanding the Next Generation of Homebuyers - The ABCs of Gen Y and Z

There is a new generation of homebuyers emerging in the market. What should loan officers and mortgage brokers know about this next generation of homebuyers?

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Are you ready for the Great Rebound in Self-Employed Borrowers?

Are you ready for the Great Rebound in self-employed borrowers? In this infographic you will learn more on what's behind the great rebound in self-employment and more. Check out this infographic that provides statistics on the big resignation, the growth in remote working and the grow in gig work.

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Woman of Influence: Emily Riley

Emily Riley shares insights on what it means to be a woman leader in the housing industry.

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Radian Technology in Action

Amid a global pandemic that has accelerated the demand and need for digital products and services, we are at the forefront, delivering new and better ways to manage credit risk and execute real estate transactions.

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The Changing Role of HR: Leading People into the Unchartered Future

Mary Dickerson shares her key priorities as Radian’s new Chief People Officer and how the role of HR professionals has changed over time.