From now through November 1, Fannie Mae will be accepting ideas for affordable housing through the Innovation Challenge, part of Fannie Mae’s Sustainable Communities Initiative. Click through to for more information and to learn how to respond.
Read More »Where Buyers Can be a Little Pickier
With inventory concerns begin to fade, sellers in some markets are beginning to become more competitive. Find out which cities have seen the highest price drops as supply constraints continue to ease.
Read More »Fixed-rate Mortgages Still the Loan of Choice
90 percent of Reverse Mortgage Backed Securities include fixed rate loans, meaning U.S. mortgage borrowers still choose fixed-rate mortgages as their loan of choice. With the upcoming end of LIBOR, the common ARM index, see what makes fixed rates the preferred loan.
Read More »The Impact of Slowing Appreciation on Housing
With affordability a national concern, the slowing of home price appreciation is something to keep an eye on. Hear from industry experts on what the slower rate of appreciation means for affordability.
Read More »Why Home Equity is the Greatest Asset for Seniors
With trillions in home equity, senior homeowners are sitting on more wealth than ever before. How can seniors utilize their equity for their futures?
Read More »Repairing Hurricane Florence’s Damage
Approaching the rebuilding process, many are unsure of how to pay for their repairs following Hurricane Florence. How will uninsured and insured homeowners alike tackle this process?
Read More »How Will Interest Rates Affect Home Buying?
Mortgage rates are expected to rise in the coming months as the FOMC discusses a rate hike. See how the hike and interest rates will impact homebuying power and affordability.
Read More »Housing Stock and Affordability
A new working paper published by the FHFA gives insights into how much housing stock is affordable to households with different incomes using the available metrics to gauge this comparison. Here’s what it found.
Read More »Non-Qualified Mortgages Gain Popularity
The non-qualified mortgage product has gained significant popularity in the four years since it was introduced. How has the increase in securitazation impacted these products?
Read More »Mortgage Balances Decline
According to a recent report, the national total unpaid principal mortgage balances have been on a steady decline. See how mortgages and delinquencies alike have performed recently.
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