The British investment bank is looking to ramp up its business in mortgage-backed securities, roughly a year after paying $2 billion in civil penalties stemming from the financial crisis.
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Discussions have begun between the two agencies regarding a move to a new rate index. Find out the latest details here.
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Home affordability is an ongoing issue, and according to a recent report, only one type of region experienced year-over-year improvement in this area.
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After declining more than 20 points in April, how long do industry experts believe mortgage rates will continue to fall?
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All generations surveyed are carrying different types of debt, but they agreed on the biggest obstacle standing in the way of attempts to increase savings.
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An increasing number of young couples are entering marriage after both individuals already own a home. Find out how millennial homebuying habits differ from older generations, especially among single people.
Read More »Gauging Housing Affordability and Inflation
While home prices have increased nominally, find out why, when adjusted for inflation, affordability has increased for the first time in years.
Read More »Housing Price Appreciation Continues to Slow
Annual home price growth has been dropping, dipping below the double digits. Find out the latest details from a new report.
Read More »Why Homesellers Should Think Twice About Reducing Prices
Redfin states that, while daily views of for-sale homes tail off around day 30, the dropoff changes dramatically once the seller drops the price.
Read More »Tornadoes Ravage Ohio City on Memorial Day
The Buckeye State is no stranger to natural disasters, especially tornadoes. Find out how this latest set of storms is impacting the region.
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