Why is the homeownership rate at an all-time low? The answer may lie within a key demographic.
Read More »TRID 2.0? CFPB Proposes Updates to the Rule
The CFPB made good on the promise it made in the spring regarding a proposal to update the Know Before You Owe Mortgage Rule.
Read More »Lower-Risk Loan Apps Result From Global Uncertainty
Low mortgage rates have boosted refinancing loans, and that led to continuing lower fraud risk and loan application defects in June.
Read More »Chronos Solutions Names New Chief Information Officer
Chronos Solutions, a national real estate financial services provider based in Texas, has named Arun Pimpalapure as the company’s Chief Information Officer,
Read More »Game On: Van Ness Suit Targets Pokémon GO
A suit filed by Florida-based Van Ness Law Firm against the popular game is an example of diversification on the part of real estate law firms.
Read More »Rising SFR Rents Indicate Healthy Tenant Demand
Increasing rents on single-family properties throughout the U.S. suggest tenant demand is robust—and staying that way.
Read More »First Mortgages and HELOCs See Substantial Growth
First mortgages and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) both increased substantially in the first quarter, which means good news for the housing market.
Read More »Low Rates Push Sales, But What About the Homeownership Rate?
Mortgage rates have been hovering near historic lows for the past several months, which seems to have had a positive effect on new home sales. But have the low rates translated to an increase in homeownership?
Read More »How Investing in Customer Experience Helps Servicers
Contrary to some reports in the mortgage industry that customer experience investments are unnecessary and unprofitable, a recent study indicates that investing in the customer experience does pay off for mortgage servicers.
Read More »Freddie Mac: The South is Where It’s At
As national indicators moved further into the stable range for housing, Freddie Mac reported the most substantial gains occurred in southern markets.
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