From millennials to those working the gig economy, there’s a growing population of potential homeowners in the market. But are mortgage companies willing to lend them a helping hand? Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the August issue of MReport.
Read More »The Housing Market in Q2
The latest FHFA Home Price Index indicated that home sale prices grew at a slower pace in the second quarter. Watch this video to learn more about the factors that impacted home price growth and the overall housing market during the quarter.
Read More »When Will BCFP and Ginnie Mae Get a New Head?
On Thursday, Kathy Kraninger’s nomination to head the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection advanced to the Senate after the Banking Committee voted in its favor. See who else’s nomination advanced along with Kraninger.
Read More »Apps Rise as Borrowers Return to the Market
Stable mortgage rates for most of this month has seen the application for mortgage loans increasing among borrowers, according to a survey. Here’s a break down of how various loans performed.
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Updates on Mr. Cooper, Computershare, and More
From acquisitions and partnerships to appointments and recognition, see what’s happening in the mortgage industry in this weekly update.
Read More »HUD Proceeds with Fair Housing Amendments
Following a court ruling, that dismissed a lawsuit against the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the agency is moving forward on amending the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulations. Here are the details.
Read More »Refi Borrowers in a Rising Mortgage Rate Environment
Refis have seen a considerable slowdown as mortgage rates rise. Watch this video to learn how the needs of homeowners who refinance even in a rising rate environment are different from other borrowers.
Read More »Top 10 Cities to Save for Down Payments
How much time does it take to save up for an average down payment? That could entirely depend on where a homebuyer is looking to purchase a home, according to a study. Here are some cities where it is easier to save up.
Read More »Which Housing Market Has Rebounded the Most?
A new study compared the pre- and post-crisis peaks of housing markets around the country to determine the markets that have rebounded the most in a decade. Here’s what it found.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Spotlight on Millennials and the Lending Process
On Thursday, join MReport's webinar Hottest Buyers on the Block: Reaching Millennials to hear experts on the steps lenders can take to reach this group of homebuyers. Here's what else is happening in the week ahead.
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