Marc Franchi

How Real Estate Agents Can Prepare Clients for a Successful Mortgage Application

As a real estate agent, you play a key role in offering guidance and connecting buyers to resources that can make or break their approval odds.

How Newrez Takes a Tech-First Approach to Mortgage Lending

Chief Information Officer Brian Woodring broke down Newrez’s people-first culture, our approach to technology and the role of AI in the mortgage business.

First-Time Buyer at Any Age: Who’s Really Buying Houses

The median first-time buyer age reached 38, an increase from 35 the previous year, suggesting that buyers are waiting longer to make their move.

How to Improve Your Credit Score to Qualify for a Mortgage

A higher score could open the door to better loan terms, lower interest rates and more flexibility—while a lower score might mean fewer choices and added costs over time.