Former Freddie Mac head Don Layton analyzes the keys to revamping the housing finance system as laid out by Sen. Pat Toomey.
Read More »The Week Ahead: A Deep Dive Into Pending Home Sales
NAR will examine trends in the market, taking a closer look at the regional factors that are shaping the spring homebuying season.
Read More »Stewart Acquires Title Services Provider A.S.K. Services
Stewart Information Services Corporation has announced the acquisition of A.S.K. Services Inc., a provider of search and support services to the title industry. “The addition of A.S.K. Services ...
Read More »Taking Aim at the Nation’s ‘Fullest’ Houses
A new study examines the impact the pandemic has had on Americans and their choices to either grow their family or put their plans on hold.
Read More »Refi-Seekers Impeded by Rising Rates
A new survey finds that mortgage apps dropped slightly over the past week, as the rise in rates are turning away would-be refis.
Read More »Women Driving Positive Change in the Workplace
Freddie Mac has sponsored a new study on the presence of women in the financial services industry, and the results find that while steps are being taken in the right direction, much work still needs to be done.
Read More »Mortgage Industry Steps Up in the Face of Crisis
A year into the pandemic, Fannie Mae head David Benson commends the industry on learning from the past and responding responsibly to COVID.
Read More »The State of Housing in the Post-COVID Era
A year into the pandemic, the American homebuying public has ventured into unchartered waters. A new study takes a closer look at the forces shaping this new landscape.
Read More »Americans Remain Uncomfortable With Housing Payments
The impact of the pandemic on renters and homeowners lingers, as a majority of those polled by Freddie Mac remain uncertain about their ability to afford housing.
Read More »Spruce Announces FlexClose Partnership
Proptech provider Spruce has announced an integration with FlexClose, a warehouse financing service from FirstFunding. FlexClose Funding is a new process that enables certainty of funds, extended funding ...
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