And what does it mean for the market.

Nearly 15% of homebuyers canceled their purchase contracts in June, the most since the housing market basically stopped in March and April of 2020. Redfin Chief Economist Darly Fairweather talks about why this is happening and what it means for the market.

Are you taking advantage of programs that help borrowers? 

Cities and states have programs designed to help people get approved for a loan and buy a home. Are you taking advantage of them? Sean Moss of Down Payment Resources tells you what you need to know.

Are you recruiting the right employees to your company? And how are you making sure you're retaining your staff --- and making the most of your investments in them. Tim Pascarella, president of Ross Mortgage, shares some tips.

Sprout Mortgage surprised everyone Wednesday, holding a virtual meeting to tell more than 300 employees that the company was closing its doors and letting them go. Employees say they thought Sprout was doing well. So what happened?

Scott Roller, of Vendor Surf, says the mortgage industry is largely behind on the times compared to healthcare, travel and other industries. But he says there are small things companies can do to start seeing big payoffs.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is using the July 4th holiday to promote the VA loan program and some recent improvements. Last year, 440,000 homes were purchased with VA loans.

There’s a lot of volatility in the mortgage market at the moment, but could things be stabilizing? 

American Business Media CEO Vince Valvo talks about the market and what he’s hearing from LO’s. 

Can Washington help fix the problem? 

A Congressional subcommittee held meetings Tuesday and Wednesday on home affordability and availability. But members can't even agree on the root of the problem. So what, if anything, can Washington do to help homebuyers?

Employees are upset with the way they were told they're losing their jobs. 

First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation let go of more than 400 employees Friday. But it's the way the company informed the employees that's getting attention. And what happens to loans that were in the works? 

Can your staff relate to a shifting group of homebuyers?

The U.S. population is shifting, meaning the demographic looking to buy homes will be very different in the coming years. Staff Writer Katie Jensen talks about why companies should make sure their staff reflects this shift. Jensen's article on this topic appears in the July issue of Mortgage Women Magazine.