Men are gaining approval for more home-buying money than women, a new study finds. But when it comes to a few other key metrics, the ladies have them beat.
Read More »Mortgage Pros Talk Tech and Forecast the Future
Poll of independent mortgage bankers uncovers their take on automated lending (hint: they like it, with a caveat), their predictions on what’s next in 2018, and if the sellers’ market will continue … or not.
Read More »Amazon’s Prime Place
More than 200 U.S. cities are wooing the Seattle-based retail giant in hopes of being home to its second headquarters. (Read: 50,000 new local jobs). Which one has the best chance of being crowned victorious?
Read More »Yellen Stays the Course, Trump Maps the Fed’s Future
The Federal Reserve has voted to keep its key interest rate unchanged. But things may look a little different come 2018 . . .
Read More »Top 10 Markets for Homebuyers Considering Simplicity
While they may not boast the large-scale amenities of bigger locations, according to a recent study—these smaller cities offer one key characteristic that potential homebuyers should consider.
Read More »Robocalling: Don’t Call This Number Again
To help alleviate unwanted phone calls for consumers, the FCC is proposing a database of reassigned numbers for robocalling. Credit union associations believe it has potential, but it could be too cost prohibitive for small entities.
Read More »Same Story, Different Stats
While “girls rule the world” may be a popular battle cry, the chasm continues. And the newest rift is affecting single women, who amass less home equity than single men, a new study finds. So just how much are women losing out?
Read More »It’s Closing Time
Originations are looking good, but certain demographics are performing better than others. See the breakdown here.
Read More »Not-So Wedded Bliss
Many millennials are sowing their pre-marriage oats with destination bachelor and bachelorette fetes. But their partying is costing them more than a sour stomach the next day; it’s ending their chance at homeownership.
Read More »An Ounce of Prevention
FHFA released its May Foreclosure Prevention report, spotlighting data detailing its efforts to help stave off foreclosure. Did they amount to a pound of cure … or is the scale tipping in the wrong direction?
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