As part of its duty to ensure that the GSEs operate in a safe and sound manner, FHFA is seeking input and will review leadership salaries for the first time since 2012.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Seeking Answers to the Issue of Affordability
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies will spotlight its latest “The State of the Nation’s Housing 2021” report, as experts convene and present solutions to housing’s equality issue.
Read More »Planet Home Lending Adds Caleb Mittelstet to Grow Retail Channels
After experiencing strength in distributed retail originations, national lender adds 20-plus-year veteran to its team to lead its Distributed Retail Sales Division.
Read More »Q1 Homeowner Equity Gains Hit $1.9 Trillion
Despite the pandemic of the past year, U.S. homeowners found a bright spot in the rise of their home equity, with home prices showing gains of more than $30,000 per borrower.
Read More »Expert Commentary: Congress Must Tackle the Housing Shortfall
Some economic and housing experts laud what they call the "most significant housing policy effort in a generation," but suggest the nation's housing inventory shortages demand more Congressional focus.
Read More »Mortgage Lenders Remain Cautious on Profit Margins
A new survey finds mortgage lenders a bit more wary in their profit margin outlook, as purchase demand remains strong despite a reduction in refis.
Read More »Do You Have the Right Stuff?
Here’s how to leverage technology for a painless appraisal management process.
Read More »Freddie Mac Examines Housing Market ‘Slowdown’
With the U.S. economy on the rise, mortgage rates slipped further below the 3% mark, but high prices and short supply continue to force down application volume.
Read More »Government Forum Unites Mortgage & Government Thought Leaders
Five Star’s 2021 Government Forum: A Virtual Event assembled leaders from the mortgage space and regulators for a day of topical discussions and sessions shedding insight into what lies ahead for mortgage professionals as they emerge from the pandemic.
Read More »Lenders’ No. 1 Concern
Industry pros regularly worry about things like enhancing customer experience and employee productivity, but a recent survey revealed some executives' surprising anxieties.
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