Growing consumer activity and a solid U.S. economy spurred a record growth in earnings for Bank of America in the first quarter of 2018, that exceeded market expectations. How did it’s lending business perform? Click through to learn more.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Gauging Builder Confidence
Data from the housing market index released by the National Association of Home Builders will analyze builders’ perception of the housing market’s performance. Here’s what else is in store in The Week Ahead.
Read More »7 Bright Ideas Illuminating Mortgage Tech
From cryptocurrencies to AI, technology is developing at a rapid—learn from one mortgage veteran the best way to harness it in day-to-day operations. Editor’s Note: This story was originally featured in the April issue of MReport, out now.
Read More »Worries Over Interest Rates and Supply Have Industry on Alert
Today’s rising interest rates have some market participants concerned, according to Moody’s Investors Service. The survey reports that crimped housing supply, coupled with the higher cost to borrow, is ...
Read More »JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and Wells Fargo Announce Q1 Earnings
The first quarter result season for the Big Banks has started off well with the financial results announced by JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and Wells Fargo. Learn more about how these lenders performed during the first quarter of 2018.
Read More »Can Hybrid e-Closing Technology Really Help Lenders?
While hybrid closing provides its users the efficiency of digital closing, there’s a lot of confusion among lenders on the value of using this technology. Here’s why.
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Updates on Chase, MGIC, and More …
From new partnerships and products to recent appointments, get the latest buzz from the mortgage industry in this weekly update.
Read More »House Passes Bills to Strengthen Lending Accountability
Two bipartisan financial services bills aimed at reducing the regulations for banks and increasing the responsibility for designation of nonbanks are now headed for the Senate. How do these bills impact the industry?
Read More »Can Stable Rates Ramp up the Homebuying Season
Mortgage rates held steady, according to Freddie Mac, continuing a trend that has been observed since mid-February. But will homebuyers remain undeterred if they rise?
Read More »Study: Size of Monthly Mortgage Payments Rose in Q1
All signs point to continuing growth for home values this year. But a new report finds that on the other side of the coin the increases could pose a challenge for homebuyers by year's end.
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