As California’s raging wildfires continue to move, CoreLogic released a hazard risk analysis discovering the total number of homes at risk, along with the combined reconstruction cost values, which could result in about $65 billion.
Read More »Mortgage Credit Availability on the Rise
Homeowners may be eligible for a tax credit for a portion of their previously paid mortgage interest, according to recent report that states mortgage credit availability has seen a slight increase in multiple component indices.
Read More »A Look Into September Housing Data
The Bright MLS September Housing Market Updates data for the D.C. and Baltimore Metros were released Tuesday revealing how the markets fared since last year and last month.
Read More »Understanding the TRID Improvement Act
To understand the TRID Improvement Act of 2017 introduced last week by Congressman French Hill more thoroughly, The MReport reached out to Richard Horn, former CFPB attorney who led the rule integrating the mortgage disclosures under TILA/RESPA.
Read More »Standardizing the Mortgage Industry
Data standardization has been a key area of focus for the GSEs through the Uniform Mortgage Data Program first introduced. Learn more about the key components of and recent updates to this program . . .
Read More »Deloitte Says Hack Did Not Affect GSEs
Despite media coverage of the possibility, Deloitte clarified Tuesday that housing giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae were not affected by the companies September 25 data breach.
Read More »Appraisal Opinions Clash with Homeowners’
Homeowners try to get every penny they can for their property, but appraisers are preparing them for a rude awakening. While home values aren’t meeting the expectations of their owners, new data shows they continue to rise.
Read More »How Risky are ARMs?
The U.S housing market focuses on the stability of the 30-year-fixed-rate mortgage, but what if adjustable-rate mortgages were more secure for the current state of economic uncertainty? In ...
Read More »The 5 Most Expensive States for Homeowners
If you want to live near the coast, according to a report, you should be prepared to work some overtime. Take a look at the most and least expensive states to live in.
Read More »Show Them the Money: Down-Payment Assistance
Although a large swath of the population is eager to purchase a home, they lack the cash to land a loan. A well-designed down-payment assistance program can mitigate that.
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