Credit supply remains tight with the U.S. homebuying spring season about to hit full stride, presenting yet another issue for those first-time buyers seeking to purchase.
Read More »First-Time Homebuyers Shut Out by Affordability
While the trend of low rates continues, first-time homebuyers are finding that a decline in supply and higher prices are impacting this segment of the market.
Read More »Mortgage Origination Volume Hits 15+ Year Record
A combination of record low rates and a strong demand for housing fueled a record-breaking year for housing in 2020, according to Black Knight’s latest Mortgage Monitor Report.
Read More »Rebound in Job Market Offsets Housing Pessimism
Fannie Mae’s latest survey finds that positive trends in employment is bright spot as spring homebuying season nears.
Read More »Mortgage Servicers’ Best Practices Recognized by Fannie Mae
Contributions in the servicer market continue to be key as the nation trudges through the pandemic, as Fannie Mae recently honored those making an impact in this sector.
Read More »The Week Ahead: New Program Looks to Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University will detail a new program geared toward helping affordable housing developers create new and cost-effective opportunities, and how it can be adopted nationwide.
Read More »Surge in Refis Power Q4 Mortgage Lending Activity
Refinances led the way in the fourth quarter, as record low rates contributed to a more than 70% year-over-year rise in refi activity.
Read More »Home Price Growth in Urban Areas Gaining Steam
The trend of mass exodus from urban areas at the outset of the pandemic seems to be changing gears, as a migration back to major cities is underway and sales are picking up.
Read More »First-Time Buyers See Affordable Options in Manufactured Homes
A new report finds that an increasing number of down payment assistance programs are allowing for assistance in the purchase of manufactured homes.
Read More »Homebuying Becoming More Cost-Effective Over Renting
A new survey has concluded that an increasing number of Americans are opting to purchase homes over renting in an increasing number of metros nationwide.
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