With wages growing and increasing demand from younger buyers, homebuyers may see their buying power increasing. Find out why here.
Read More »Freddie Mac Economist Foresees Housing Market “Thaw”
How will home sales perform this spring? A report by Freddie Mac looks at the factors that could drive home sales as homebuyer confidence rises.
Read More »OCC Puts Mortgage Servicing Under the Microscope
Banks serviced approximately 16.9 million first-lien residential mortgage loans by the end of 2018 according to an OCC report. Click through to learn what the report revealed about loan modifications and foreclosures.
Read More »Revisiting the Concept of QM Lending
An expert looked into the regulations and strict standards that define a qualified mortgage from the perspective of self-employed borrowers. Here’s what he had to say.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Spotlight on New Residential Construction
On Tuesday, the Census Bureau will release its latest residential construction report providing in. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Jumbo Mortgage Market Slowdown Rattles High-End Borrowers
High-end clients are becoming increasingly cautious due to recent trends that took a toll on the jumbo market. What does this mean for banks that focused their mortgage business around this group?
Read More »FHFA Discusses GSE Foreclosure Prevention
Since the start of conservatorships in September 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have completed millions of foreclosure prevention actions. Find out more here.
Read More »Homebuying in Spring: Getting Past the “Performance Gap”
An expert looks at the trends that are likely to increase the potential for home sales this spring and the factors that could hold them back.
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Updates on Churchill Mortgage, Ellie Mae, and More …
From awards and accolades to joint ventures and platform integration, catch the latest from the mortgage industry in this update.
Read More »The Millennial Home Shopper—Booming and Buying Cheaper
Despite some common misconceptions, millennials aren't looking to buy in pricier metro areas. Where are these young buyers looking to move?
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