Inventory shortage challenges may be easing in the housing market, with second quarter housing supply rising for the first time since 2015, according to a report. But, it will take more than one spike for a sustained supply growth.
Read More »Anticipating Bank of America’s Loan Originations Performance
The bank reported higher earnings in the second quarter of 2018 and expects consumer real-estate originations to remain solid. Here’s what Bank of America said it expects from its mortgage portfolio in the second half of 2018.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Bank of America Q2 Results
On Monday, Bank of America will release its second-quarter results. Here’s what else is in store in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Delivering on the Dream of Homeownership
In an exclusive interview, MReport caught up with Erik Schmitt, Head of Product Development at Chase Home Lending to talk about all that goes into making the dream of homeownership a reality. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of MReport, out now.
Read More »Luxury Homes Market on the Rise
Sales and for high-end properties are surging, according to a report. Which cities saw prices for luxury properties accelerate?
Read More »Fannie Mae Expands Mortgage Insurance Options for Lenders
Fannie Mae’s recently introduced Mortgage insurance product gives lenders another option for obtaining mortgage insurance that satisfies the GSE’s charter requirement for high-LTV loans. Here are the details.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Move Upwards
After two weeks of decline, loan applications are rising as mortgage rates remain steady. Here’s a breakdown of how various mortgage apps have performed.
Read More »Millennials vs. Credit Scores
A new report found significant difference in credit scores of millennial homebuyers across the country. Do these swings highlight the millennial perception of needing perfect credit scores to qualify for a mortgage?
Read More »What’s Worrying Mortgage Lenders in 2018?
A new survey asked mortgage industry professionals what were the headwinds that the housing market faced in 2018 and what challenges were they saw during the year. Here’s what it found.
Read More »The Ebbing Appeal of Waterfront Homes
A new report shows that while people still like to live at water's edge, they're apparently rethinking whether it's worth buying a home. Here’s why.
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