Real estate website Zillow is predicting that within a year it will add 23 new metros, mostly in California, to its "$1 Million City List." That means two ...
Read More »How Will BCFP’s Consumer Privacy Amendments Impact Lenders?
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) has announced an update in legislation aimed at easing the burden on financial institutions and reducing the risk of consumer confusion. Through Regulation ...
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Updates on Altisource, Churchill Mortgage, and More
From promotions and new appointments to branch expansion and new partnerships, get the latest buzz on the industry in this weekly update. Altisource Portfolio Solutions (Altisource), a provider ...
Read More »Will Stable Mortgage Rates Spur Home Sales?
Mortgage rates have remained stable for most of this summer, experts weigh in on how these could impact affordability in a market where buyers are feeling the pinch of rising home prices.
Read More »Housing Remains a Challenge in Colorado’s Growth
The economic growth in the Centennial State is outpacing the nation, according to a recent study. But here are the factors impacting the housing market in the rapidly rising economy of the state.
Read More »Fannie Mae Changes Requirements for Appraisers
In its latest selling guide updates, Fannie Mae stated it would no longer expect a market conditions form that it began requiring from appraisers in 2009 as a response to the housing crash. Here’s why.
Read More »MSR Values Rise With Increasing Rates
A recent webinar giving insights on managing valuing, acquiring, and selling residential MSR rights gave details on their market activity and what can be expected going forward.
Read More »West Coast Leads Home Price Appreciation
A recent analysis found that some of the highest home price appreciation was seen in the states on the West Coast. And apart from the Golden state, a few new states saw home price appreciation in the double digits.
Read More »The State of Housing in the Second Quarter
Rising prices, scant inventory, and waning affordability continued to challenge the housing market in the second quarter, according to a report. Here’s what can be done to tame these headwinds in the second half of the year.
Read More »The Impact of Credit Scores on Mortgage Loans
Purchase APRs declined for average borrowers, according to a report analyzing mortgage offers. But how did credit scores impact the additional loan costs for consumers?
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