Home prices grew at a slower rate with three consecutive months of deceleration in annual appreciation of home values, according to a report. See how this trend impacts home affordability.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Checking in on Home Affordability
A quarterly survey on Thursday will gauge the share of homes sold that would have been affordable to a family earning the local median income in that region. Here’s what else is in store in The Week Ahead.
Read More »The Women in Housing Awards Finalists Are …
On September 18, the mortgage and housing industry’s women business leaders will be recognized and honored at The Keystones—the 2018 Women in Housing Leadership Awards. Hosted during the ...
Read More »Wages Rise, But Not Enough to Spur Home Purchases
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated an increase in wages in July. Here's what experts had to say on how these numbers impact housing.
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Updates on Wells Fargo, MGIC, and More
From new appointments to ratings upgrades, get the latest buzz on the mortgage industry in this weekly update.
Read More »Home Values vs. Land Regulations
How high home values rise can also depend upon land regulations of a market, according to a report. Here’s why some cities see a steeper growth in home prices than others despite similar job growth.
Read More »Moving Out or Staying Put
Few homes are permanent, but in some cities, residents may take longer to leave than in others. See where homeowners are moving fastest, and where they are staying on.
Read More »Solid Fundamentals Drive Fannie Mae’s Q2 Growth
The GSE earned a comprehensive income in the second quarter and will pay a dividend in the same amount to the Treasury for the quarter. Click through to see the numbers that spelled a good quarter for Fannie Mae.
Read More »The Regulatory Relief Bill’s Impact on Compliance
A report quantifying the incremental burden on financial institutions in keeping up with regulatory changes found that the recently passed bill had increased regulatory activities for lenders. Here are the details.
Read More »Why Wells Fargo Agreed to Pay a $2B Penalty
On Wednesday, Wells Fargo agreed to pay a fine of more than $2 billion for allegedly misrepresenting the quality of loans used in Residential Mortgage Backed Securities. Here's why the bank agreed to pay this amount in a settlement with the Department of Justice.
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