The risk of mortgage application fraud rose along with an increase in purchase loan applications. Click through to learn which metro had the greatest increase in the fraud risk.
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The latest data on housing starts released by the Census Bureau was disappointing for many analysts. Here are the factors that experts think are impacting the construction of new homes despite a strong construction labor market and rising builder confidence.
Read More »NeighborWorks America Appoints New President and CEO
NeighborWorks America, recently announced the appointment of Marietta Rodriguez, as President and CEO of NeighborWorks America. Jeffrey Bryson, who served as interim President and CEO for the nonprofit since September 2017, will remain on board until August 17.
Read More »Franklin American Launches New Application System for Borrowers
The new and improved system helps borrowers to submit all required documentation when applying for a loan from their mobile device or desktop computer.
Read More »LendingQB Partners with STRATMOR Group
LendingQB has integrated STRATMOR's MortgageSAT Program to improve borrower satisfaction among lenders.
Read More »StoneHill Group Expands its Lender Support Services
StoneHill's expanded services for mortgage lenders offer a variable cost structure so that clients only pay for the work they need.
Read More »Housing Affordability vs. Mortgage Payments
Despite waning affordability, principal and interest mortgage payment commitments by homebuyers are lower than their pre-crisis peaks in some of the priciest housing markets. A study explains the factors impacting a "typical mortgage payment" in these markets.
Read More »A Portrait of Successful Homebuyers
What does the homebuyer in 2018 look like, especially in competitive markets? A report sought to answer this question and here’s what it found.
Read More »Powell Makes a Case for Gradual Rate Hikes
In his second Congressional Testimony, Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave an upbeat assessment of the U.S. economy and an outlook on the Fed’s monetary policy. Here are the details.
Read More »Blankfein: ‘I’ve Never Been More Optimistic’
Solomon succeeds Lloyd Blankfein, one of the longest-serving Wall Street CEOs. Solomon, the bank's current president, will take over as CEO on October 1 and add the chairman title at the start of next year.
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