Data shows that borrowers who refinance through HARP are much less likely to be delinquent than HARP-eligible borrowers who do not utilize the program.
Read More »Builders Battle Shortages But Brighter Days May be Ahead
Builder confidence was down slightly in July—but improved economic fundamentals may bring steady housing market growth later in the year.
Read More »The MReport Webcast: Monday 7/18/2016
A housing policy bill that passed by a unanimous vote in the House of Representatives in February 427 to 0 has now passed by unanimous consent in the ...
Read More »Consumers More Pessimistic About Mortgage Credit Access
Consumers’ experiences in the credit market have improved compared to earlier in the year, but at the same time consumers seem to be more pessimistic about their prospects ...
Read More »Is Low Inventory Holding Back Home Sales?
Many buyers reported that finding a home that fits their needs was the biggest obstacle to buying a home. Lately, however, more prospective buyers are reporting that they are having trouble simply finding a home at all.
Read More »Fed: ‘Modest’ Economic Growth Not Slowing Housing
While economic growth may have been modest across Fed districts, the central bank reported that residential real estate activity is strengthening.
Read More »Bill Aims to Ease Regulatory Burden on Smaller Banks
Credit unions and smaller financial institutions have been requesting exemption from Dodd-Frank oversight since it was passed six years ago. A new bill introduced in the Senate this week is trying to give it to them.
Read More »The MReport Webcast: Tuesday 7/12/2016
Low mortgage rates may be enticing new homebuyers, but Zillow reported Monday that not everyone is able to easily keep up with their payments. Zillow’s latest monthly analysis report found that ...
Read More »Freddie Mac: Lessons Learned from the Crisis
The mortgage servicing industry has become stronger and more efficient in a post-crisis world, according to Freddie Mac.
Read More »Lawmakers Question Effectiveness of FHFA’s IG
Senators Chuck Grassley and Ron Johnson want more information on recent changes made to the FHFA watchdog's organizational structure and finances.
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