Tappable home equity is at the highest it has ever been according to Black Knight Inc.’s latest Mortgage Monitor Report for February, released on Monday. According to the ...
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This week the Census Bureau releases its data on construction spending and on the employment situation across the U.S. While the construction spending report, which looks at the ...
Read More »The Homebuying Triggers
From rising rents to more privacy and comfort, a number of factors are driving homebuyers to look for their dream abode this spring, according to a home buyer ...
Read More »A Return to ARMs
Since the mortgage domain—and the nation—went into a tailspin a decade ago and tons of borrowers lost their homes, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) have got a bad rap. Sordid ...
Read More »Is Spring Really the ‘Magic Window’ for Home Sellers?
By Scott Morgan Anyone looking to close a home sale faster and more favorably is entering the right time of the year to do it. According to a ...
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Updates on Fannie Mae, Ellie Mae, and More
From awards and recognition to technology and new appointments, get the latest buzz on the industry in this weekly update. The Climate Bond Initiative, as part of the Third ...
Read More »A Balancing Act With Compliance Regulation
Editor’s Note: This story was originally featured in the March issue of MReport, out now. As 2018 sets in motion, government regulatory requirements are completely changing the pace ...
Read More »East or West, Which Housing Market’s the Hottest?
The real estate market will continue strengthening over the next 12 months, especially in the Pacific Northwest. That's according to the latest quarterly report by Veros Real Estate Solutions. ...
Read More »Will Rising Incomes Offset High Borrowing Costs?
Rising household incomes are more than likely to offset the effects of higher borrowing costs because of rising interest rates, according to data of The Real Home Price ...
Read More »SunTrust Bank is No. 1 in HELOC Borrower Satisfaction
Established relationships with lenders still play a crucial role for borrowers looking at home equity line of credit (HELOC) according to the latest U.S. Home Equity Line of ...
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