The introduction of the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule, or TRID, in October has led to utter chaos in the mortgage industry—or so some would have you believe.
Read More »Where Are the Top Ten Hottest Housing Markets for 2016?
The new year is well underway and the mortgage industry can't help but wonder where the best housing markets will be. A Zillow economist predicts a shuffling of cards that will create a new order among the top housing markets of 2016.
Read More »FHFA Announces Final FHLBank Membership Rule
The rule enacts portions of the FHLBank Act, which governs eligibility for membership and establishes requirements for an institution to become and remain a member of a FHLBank.
Read More »Castro Adds Fuel to VP Speculation Fire
The HUD Secretary raised his public profile with appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert Monday night on the eve of the State of the Union address, furthering speculation that he could be Hillary Clinton's running mate.
Read More »Here’s How Lenders can Make the Most of their Business this Year
Most economists in the mortgage industry project that the housing market will experience a slow down in activity in 2016, but that does not mean that lenders' businesses have to coast along too.
Read More »U.S. Housing Tough Enough for Another Rate Hike
Worries that the U.S. housing market may suffer the Fed’s first rate hike in a decade should be put to rest.
Read More »A Blessing and a Curse: Oil Prices Weigh Heavy on U.S. Economy
Oil prices continue to decline at rates that were unexpected to many in the housing industry, and while we all certainly enjoy lower gas prices, this may not be good for the general U.S. economy.
Read More »Will President Obama Dodge Housing Policy at the State of the Union?
Many in the mortgage industry are eager to hear what the Obama Administration will have to say about the housing market—or if he will even address it at all. Read on to see what industry experts had to say about the State of the Union Address and 2016 housing policy.
Read More »A Whole New Ballgame: Auction.com Rebrands Itself as Ten-X
As part of the transition into an online marketplace that sells traditional, non-distressed properties, Auction.com announced on Monday that the company is rebranding as Ten-X.
Read More »Where, Oh Where did all the Refinancers go?
Mortgage lenders stand to gain more business from 30-year mortgage holders who qualify and could benefit from refinancing, but the refinancing population is shrinking at a rapid rate. So where are all the eligible refinancers?
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