Ralph DeFranco, Chief Economist at Arch Mortgage Insurance, offered his predictions for the housing market for 2017, including origination volumes, mortgage rates, and the homeownership rate.
Read More »Are Subprime Originations Making a Comeback?
Subprime and near prime mortgage originations have recently both hit highs not seen in years. Should the industry be concerned?
Read More »Compliance Concerns Easing for Banks
A survey of banks and credit unions showed that despite rising regulatory pressures, regulatory compliance and risk management concerns are actually declining.
Read More »A New Chapter: Predicting the Market Under Trump
Part two in a three-part series for MReport on the potential effect of Donald Trump's presidency on the housing industry. This installment examines what certain corners of the housing market might possibly look like under the new administration.
Read More »What Will Mortgage Rates Do Now?
Mortgage rates have been near record lows for months. Will they start heading back up now that the presidential election has been decided?
Read More »Housing Affordability Takes a Hit
The share of both new and existing homes sold during the third quarter that were affordable to families earning the median income dropped off slightly. What was behind the decline?
Read More »There’s No Place Like Home for Homeowners
A sweeping look at homeowner migration patterns across the country shows homeowner mobility has been declining steadily over the past three decades. What are the implications for the market?
Read More »Morningstar Revises Forecast for Ocwen’s Ranking to Positive
Morningstar cited Ocwen’s management team, enhanced corporate governance and improved control, and its internal audit and quality control methodologies as reasons for the shift.
Read More »‘Buyer Remorse’ Over Lender Choice Sets in for Some
A recent survey found that a higher-than-expected share of buyers said they were regretting their lender choice. What did they cite as the source of their dissatisfaction?
Read More »Is a December Rate Hike Off the Table?
Analysts are not so sure now that the Fed will raise rates in December, which had been widely forecasted prior to the presidential election.
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