An uptick in home sales coupled scarce supply levels kept home prices on the rising path in the majority of metro areas during the first quarter of the year.
Read More »3 Ways Cybersecurity Affects the Mortgage Industry
James M. Deitch, CEO of Teraverde Management Advisors, sat down with MReport to discuss the growing issue of cybersecurity and the potential risks it posses to the mortgage industry.
Read More »Servicers, Get Ready for Record Low Mortgage Modification Rates
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently announced a big change to the benchmark mortgage modification interest rate that will help servicers.
Read More »What Factors are Driving Consumer Confidence?
Consumers are exuding confidence about selling their home in the current housing environment, which could bode well for the continued supply troubles.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Differing Opinions Between Appraisers, Homeowners
History has shown that homeowners typically value their homes at a higher price point than appraisers. Will appraiser and homeowners find common ground this week?
Read More »What Homebuyers Want in a Mortgage Provider
When it comes to taking out a mortgage loan, more than half of all first-time homebuyers want to work with a company they consider trustworthy.
Read More »The Road to Market Normality
Recovery nationwide is rising at a steady pace and is inching closer to the last-observed state of normalcy in the housing market, according to data from the National Association of Home Builders.
Read More »Education’s Influential Role in Home Purchase Decisions
The progression of homeownership across the U.S. is declining and educational attainment is a leading factor in the direction of these numbers, according to First American Financial Corp.
Read More »Overcoming the Barriers to Homeownership
First-time buyers are often faced with several barriers to homeownership including student loans, down payment savings, and balancing multiple financial priorities, but they ultimately express a desire to own a home.
Read More »Mortgage Round-Up: Rates Slip Near 2016 Lows, Applications Drop
Rates fell a bit lower this week, but buyers did not hurry to take out a mortgage loan. On top of that, mortgage credit has tightened this month, which could be the reason that buyers were unable to purchase a home.
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