An upcoming Five Star Institute Webinar will delve into the landscape of the mortgage industry over the next 12 months, including a possible rise in home equity loans, a decrease in savings, increased credit card usage, and overall consumer weariness, among other topics.
Read More »U.S. Economy Adds 4.8M Jobs in June
Commentary on the report said housing is the one sector to report a true V-shaped recovery, but longer-term forecasts will be dependent on healthy labor market.
Read More »Good News for the Housing Market?
An expert analyzes the current rate of mortgage applications and the overall economy to give a glimpse into the future of the market. Watch this video to learn more.
Read More »Looking Ahead: U.S. Economy and Housing Market in 2019
With the U.S. economy enjoying a historic period of expansion, how will the shape of the industry develop in the months to come?
Read More »Confidence in the Economy is Surging
By any measure, consumers have great expectations for the U.S. economy in the coming year. What is driving the optimism?
Read More »Uncertainty Clouds Fed’s Economic Outlook
According to the Federal Open Market Committee, participants expect the economy to continue to expand at a moderate pace and for the labor market to strengthen further, but uncertainty lingers among FOMC members as to the new administration's fiscal policy.
Read More »Freddie Mac: Expect Less Refi Activity in 2017
Mortgage markets are doing well, but don’t take anything for granted, according to Freddie Mac's latest outlook.
Read More »What Will Drive Economic Acceleration in Q3?
Fannie Mae is predicting economic growth to accelerate substantially in the second half. What will be the drivers of the growth, and how does housing figure in?
Read More »Fed: ‘Modest’ Economic Growth Not Slowing Housing
While economic growth may have been modest across Fed districts, the central bank reported that residential real estate activity is strengthening.
Read More »Fed Takes a Hurry Up and Wait Approach
The latest inflation figures prompted Fed Governor Daniel Tarullo to say that the U.S. economy is "not running hot."
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