The Five Star Institute presents the first-ever REO Connect event, a gathering of the REO community featuring educational offerings and networking opportunities geared to meet the needs of unique marketplace.
Read More »The Week Ahead: The Future of the Home Remodeling Market
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies will present a virtual session analyzing the burdens of home improvement, as well as the preservation of affordable housing in today’s home remodeling market.
Read More »Economic Unrest Pushes Mortgage Rates Downward
In a week of turmoil in the economic markets as the FDIC was named receiver of two banks, Freddie Mac reported the fixed-rate mortgage retreated 13 basis points, ending a five-week run of increases.
Read More »CFPB Opens Inquiry on the Data Broker Market
CFPB seeks info from the public to assist with rulemaking under the Fair Credit Reporting Act regarding data brokers.
Read More »Mortgage Purchase App Volume Rises for Second Consecutive Week
The MBA reports that purchase applications increased for the second straight week but remained nearly 40% below last year’s pace, amid news of continued economic instability and several bank closures.
Read More »Bond Sale Called Off by Fannie Mae After SVP Collapse
The GSE alerted investors about calling off a $542 million credit risk transfer to private investors due to a tumultuous economic environment.
Read More »Pat Bolan Joins New American Funding as Chief Production Officer
Bringing more than 30 years of experience to his new role, Bolan looks to grow New American Funding’s sales team, the overall structure of its retail sales division, and synergies between all departments at the company.
Read More »White House to Make Significant Investment in Nation’s Housing
President Biden has issued his budget for 2024, featuring a suite of funding and tax credit proposals aimed to tackle the nation’s housing affordability crisis.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Consecutive Week
Mortgage rates continued their upward trajectory, with potential buyers facing affordability and low inventory issues as the spring home buying season begins to ramp up.
Read More »HUD Extends Loan Mod Option to 480 Months
By helping reduce foreclosures and expanding loss mitigation options, HUD’s new rule seeks to help keep more in their homes in times of economic instability.
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