The latest inflation figures prompted Fed Governor Daniel Tarullo to say that the U.S. economy is "not running hot."
Read More »Competitive Housing Market Presents Challenges
The housing market has become increasingly competitive for both buyers and sellers as home prices have steadily increased.
Read More »Nonprofit Network Sets $3 Billion Origination Goal
With mortgage interest rates near historic lows and underwriting standards improving, NeighborWorks America has increased the target dollar amount for mortgage originated by nonprofits in its network.
Read More »Compliance Management Issues Still Haunt Lenders
Violations were relatively small, but significant enough for the CFPB to require corrective action.
Read More »Steady Home Price Appreciation on the Radar
Single-family house prices in May were up from April and from a year ago, and should steadily rise through next spring, according to CoreLogic.
Read More »Fed Vice Chair Stays Cool on Brexit Effect
While immediate declines in mortgage rates have caused many to speculate on Brexit's effect, Stanley Fischer is taking a wait-and-see stance.
Read More »Will the CFPB Director be Clinton’s Running Mate?
Ohio native and head of the CFPB Richard Cordray is not formally on Hillary Clinton's list for vice president. But some Democrats think he should be.
Read More »Effects of Brexit-influenced Rates a Mixed Bag
One week after the controversial Brexit vote, some in the industry can already see how the vote affected rates, which may in turn affect housing demand.
Read More »HUD Study Finds Homebuyer Education Pays Off
HUD cited improved mortgage literacy, greater appreciation for communication with lenders, and improved underwriting qualifications among the positives.
Read More »Q1 Sees High Performance of First-Lien Mortgages
According to the OCC, in increase in the number of current and performing mortgages combined with declining foreclosure activity resulted in a healthy servicing market in Q1.
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