Mortgage loan originations showed a strong close for the first quarter as borrowers took more chances on the back of continued growth in interest rates, a report found.
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If the last three years are any indication, the homebuying season of 2018 is set to be as competitive, if not more. Click through to learn more.
Read More »Production Profits, Volumes Drop at Independent Mortgage Lenders
Despite a record-high first mortgage loan balance, independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries weathered falling production profits and production volumes in 2017.
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While the overall average number of home sales increased more than 36 percent according to a recent report, one state led the pack. And no, it wasn’t California.
Read More »Single-family Home Building Slips
The lag in single-family starts in March could mean even tighter inventory in the coming months. But here’s why experts see the decline as a short-term headwind.
Read More »How Blockchain is Bringing Technology Conversations Back in Lending
James Vinci, VP & CTO, Equator on why blockchain presents a lot of opportunity for an evolving lending landscape and how using intuitive technology can help mortgage professionals ease the borrowing experience for homebuyers.
Read More »The 10 Priciest New York Neighborhoods
Move over SoHo, there’s a new most expensive neighborhood in town with a median sale price of over $3.5 million, according to a study. And no, it’s not the West Village, which is a close third.
Read More »Government Expands Mortgage Credit Access, Private Market Still Clenched
Despite mortgage credit availability being at an all-time high, why does the private market remain restricted? A new report tries to understand the trend.
Read More »Strong Homebuyer Demand Spurs Builder Confidence
The confidence of builders in the housing market remained stable in April, spurred by the increasing demand for housing according to data from the National Association of Home ...
Read More »Fannie Mae Cautious But Optimistic in New Outlook Report
New projections about the housing and mortgage sectors by Fannie Mae reflect a guarded optimism. Here’s a look at the numbers and the cause for sobriety.
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