Credit history and debt are the biggest barriers for borrowers to getting mortgage according to a study. But which city had the most mortgage denial rates? Hint: It’s difficult to get a sweet home here.
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Reacting to the CFPB Acting Director’s recent ‘Pay to Play’ comments at an industry event, the Ohio Senator and top Banking Committee Democrat called for Mulvaney to step down.
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Mortgage loan applications declined as last week’s increase in mortgage rates began to take effect. Here’s how the mortgage app indices performed.
Read More »Homeownership: Perks vs. Stress
As the price of homeownership falls, buyers and owners are finding that their homeownership-related stress falls with it. However, this does not mean that owning a home does't come without any form of anxiety.
Read More »How Will Insurance Rate Reductions Impact Mortgage Affordability?
A new study looked at how cuts in insurance premium by private companies could affect the affordability of mortgage payments, especially for FHA loan borrowers. Click through to read the findings.
Read More »Mulvaney: “CFPB Will Do What the Law Says”
Speaking at a recent industry event, Acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Mick Mulvaney told an assembled crowd of bankers that numerous changes were in store for the ...
Read More »Demand is Rising, But Where are The Houses?
Even though an increasing number of buyers toured homes, fewer homes were listed on the market in March, a study found.
Read More »The Rise and Rise of Home Prices
New reports show that home prices in some markets fared better than others. Here’s why.
Read More »New Home Sales Indicate an Encouraging Trend
New home sales jumped to their highest since November 2017 as buyer demand fueled sales. Experts weigh in on the factors that made these numbers possible.
Read More »Homeowners, Buyers Get Eco-friendly
As more and more buyers look for sustainable options, homes have to meet the demand. What are the options available for buyers looking to "go green?"
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