Rural areas have not quite kept pace with metro areas following the recession, and people are moving to the city in droves. See what how this mass migration has impacted housing.
Read More »Women’s Representation in the Construction Industry
How many women are employed in construction-related jobs? A new report examines gender equity within this slice of the industry.
Read More »The Lingering Effect of Hurricane Maria
President Trump weighed in on a recent study on the deaths after Hurricane Maria. As the island works towards rebuilding its severely damaged housing stock, a year after the disaster, here’s what the study found and what the President had to say about it.
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Updates on Pavaso, LERETA, and More
From new appointments to rewards and recognition, get the pulse of the mortgage industry in this weekly update.
Read More »United Wholesale Mortgage Becomes Top Non-Bank Lender
United Wholesale Mortgage has become the top non-bank purchase lender in America, according to a recent report. Additionally, the company ranks as the number two overall purchase lender, behind Wells Fargo.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Continue Steady Climb
Mortgage rates have risen for the third week in a row, hitting a high not seen in over a month. Rates are expected to continue to rise, but by how much?
Read More »Mortgage App Fraud On the Rise
With home prices at new highs, mortgage application fraud is up as well. Click through to find out what may have led to these increases in fraud.
Read More »Examining Market Recovery Levels
While most markets have managed to pull themselves back up to healthy levels, especially in the West and Southwest. However, others have not been so lucky.
Read More »A Shifting Job Market’s Effect on Housing
The economy expanded moderately in August, but construction jobs are still on the low end. See how the limited construction job market is impacting housing as a whole.
Read More »Looking Beyond the Credit Score
A recent research report reveals that many Americans have little to no credit history. See how other sources, such as bank account cash flow, can help a borrower who doesn’t have the right credit score secure a loan.
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