How many people lost eligibility for refinancing following just a 0.5-point increase in mortgage rates?
Read More »Protecting the NFIP from Climate Change
At a recent hearing hosted by the Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, International Development and Monetary Policy, environmental experts discussed the risks to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) posed by climate change.
Read More »Coalition Requests Changes to QM Patch
As the patch is set to expire in 2021, one group said altering requirements would help minorities’ access to homeownership.
Read More »Building Better FinTech Platforms
Learn from FinTech professionals how technology is growing and adapting within the real estate and mortgage industry, and what still needs to be done.
Read More »Eye on the Industry: VA Loans and Ginnie Mae
More information is revealed on the approved seller for VA loans through Ginnie Mae, a rising real estate company, and news from Redfin.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Show Slight Uptick
Despite the marginal increase, Freddie Mac reports that the 30-year rate accomplished a feat not seen since 2016.
Read More »Smaller Markets Gaining Attention Across the Nation
Buyers are trading recognition for affordability, as a small, Midwestern town is among the hottest housing markets.
Read More »CFPB Passes Policies Promoting Innovation, Compliance
Of the three new policies, one of which was done in response to actions by HUD and more than 1,500 housing agencies.
Read More »Cost of Living Remains Barrier to Homeownership for Millennials
A new survey found that the younger generation is doing a “worrisome” trend to afford down payments in today’s market.
Read More »House Passes Housing and Discrimination Bills
Three out of the five financial services bills recently passed by the House of Representative were directly housing related.
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