Why have some cities experienced high house price growth even in the absence of large local economic shocks? A researcher delves into this and more.
Read More »Rocket Mortgage Responds to UWM’s Broker Ultimatum
President and CEO Mat Ishbia announced that UWM's partners will soon no longer be able to do business with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and Rocket Mortgage. Click through to learn what's behind the announcement.
Read More »Lack of Credit History Could Hinder Aspiring Homeowners
Lower homeownership is just one of many negative results borne out of poor credit health in communities nationwide, researchers report.
Read More »Extreme Weather Means a Housing-Supply Setback
Barring some big improvements in the new listings trends over the coming months, analysts say "buyers can expect stiff competition."
Read More »The Most Popular Locales for Gen Xers
Researchers looked at a year's worth of mortgage purchase requests from folks born 1965-1980—many of whom have entered peak earning years. Here is what they found.
Read More »Despite the ‘She-Cession,’ Women Are Purchasing More Property
While millions of women have lost their jobs during the past year, those who can afford it are pursuing the American dream, a study shows.
Read More »Americans Want Relatives to Live Close By, Within Reason
Nationwide, most adults surveyed say living closer to family would make the pandemic more bearable, but finding the sweet spot could be challenging in today's market.
Read More »Minority Households Face Greater Risks When Moratoria Expire
Black and Hispanic communities who still have not recovered from the last financial crisis are "again bearing a disproportionate burden during the pandemic," consumer advocates report.
Read More »DS5: Tackling Regulatory Compliance
In this episode of DS5: Inside the Industry, Bell Bank’s Chief Risk Officer Jesse Schwab discusses what approaching the $10 billion asset threshold means in terms of navigating a changing regulatory landscape.
Read More »Where the Most ‘Financially Literate’ Americans Live
Some Americans are better than others at managing their money. Analysts compared consumer indicators in 2,500-plus cities.
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