These are the markets with best combinations of high rental yields and low vacancy rates.
Read More »CFPB Acknowledges Exploding Popularity of FinTechs
The Bureau's first-ever Project Catalyst report highlighted developments that could potentially benefit consumers, including improved mortgage servicing platforms and expanding responsible access to credit.
Read More »GSE Shareholders Fighting for Their Day in Court
Three GSE shareholders are seeking billions of dollars in a federal court in Texas over the sweeping of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac profits into Treasury.
Read More »More GSE Capital, Less Chance of a Bailout
The Congressional Budget Office analyzed what the effects on the industry would be if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were to increase their capital levels.
Read More »A First for Fannie Mae’s Credit Insurance Risk Transfers
For the past three years, Fannie Mae has transferred a substantial portion of credit risk to mortgage insurance affiliates. But until now, all of those transactions have been of the back-end variety.
Read More »Freddie Mac: Expect Less Refi Activity in 2017
Mortgage markets are doing well, but don’t take anything for granted, according to Freddie Mac's latest outlook.
Read More »It’s Not Just in the Eye of the Beholder
Home values are growing at their fastest pace in two years, according to one analysis.
Read More »FHFA Revises its Minority and Women Inclusion Regulations
The FHFA announces the issuance of proposed amendments to its Minority and Women Inclusion regulations. What other actions are industry leaders pursuing to further diversity and inclusion?
Read More »Soaring Mortgage Revenue Gives U.S. Bancorp a Push
The banking industry is currently facing steady headwinds, but that did not stop U.S. Bancorp from a profitable third quarter.
Read More »Pre-Crash Peak is Within Reach for Existing Sales
Buying power is strong despite continued price appreciation, according to one analysis.
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