The American Mortgage Diversity Council, an independent organization comprised of industry leaders and advocates focused on shaping the diversity agenda for the mortgage industry, has launched its Diversity & Inclusion Directory.
Read More »Demand Surges to Three-Year High
Demand for single-family housing has spiked while supply remains short.
Read More »Home Price Appreciation Regains Momentum
The pace of home price appreciation slowed somewhat at the beginning of 2016, but in the last few months it has increased. What factors were behind the faster rates of appreciation?
Read More »‘As-Is’ Homes are Gaining a Higher Market Share
What factors are behind the rising popularity of single-family homes labeled "fixer-uppers"?
Read More »The Rise of VA-Backed Originations
The market share of mortgage loans backed by the VA has been steadily increasing while the share of FHA-insured loans has been falling. What implications does this trend have for the industry?
Read More »Global Firm to Acquire Genworth Financial
China Oceanwide and Genworth Financial have reached an agreement under which China Oceanwide is to acquire all of Genworth's outstanding shares. What all is involved in this transaction?
Read More »CFPB Acknowledges Exploding Popularity of FinTechs
The Bureau's first-ever Project Catalyst report highlighted developments that could potentially benefit consumers, including improved mortgage servicing platforms and expanding responsible access to credit.
Read More »GSE Shareholders Fighting for Their Day in Court
Three GSE shareholders are seeking billions of dollars in a federal court in Texas over the sweeping of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac profits into Treasury.
Read More »The Top Single-Family Housing Markets Are . . .
One state leads the nation in markets for single-family homes heading into the fall despite the trouble it has had with its housing industry.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Prices Near Bubble Levels, But Don’t Panic
The most recent National S&P CoreLogic Case Shiller Home Price Index indicated that the current rate of home price appreciation was probably not sustainable, but that the market is not in the midst of a housing bubble. The industry will find out this week what the latest Case Shiller Index holds.
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