The profits of nearly every large bank holding company took a hit in Q1 compared with the first quarter of 2015. Will Q2 be any better?
Read More »Nonprofit Network Sets $3 Billion Origination Goal
With mortgage interest rates near historic lows and underwriting standards improving, NeighborWorks America has increased the target dollar amount for mortgage originated by nonprofits in its network.
Read More »Compliance Management Issues Still Haunt Lenders
Violations were relatively small, but significant enough for the CFPB to require corrective action.
Read More »Freddie Mac’s Mortgage Portfolio Sees More Contraction
The unpaid balance of the GSE's mortgage-related investments portfolio is now well below its required call for the full year of 2016.
Read More »Fed Vice Chair Stays Cool on Brexit Effect
While immediate declines in mortgage rates have caused many to speculate on Brexit's effect, Stanley Fischer is taking a wait-and-see stance.
Read More »HUD Study Finds Homebuyer Education Pays Off
HUD cited improved mortgage literacy, greater appreciation for communication with lenders, and improved underwriting qualifications among the positives.
Read More »Q1 Sees High Performance of First-Lien Mortgages
According to the OCC, in increase in the number of current and performing mortgages combined with declining foreclosure activity resulted in a healthy servicing market in Q1.
Read More »May Brings Further Contraction for Fannie Mae’s Portfolio
The aggregate UPB of Fannie Mae's gross mortgage portfolio has shrunk by more than 50 percent in the last six years.
Read More »West Dominates Top 10 Housing Markets
Markets in California and Utah made up more than half of the list of the top 10 performing housing markets in the nation.
Read More »Five Star to Honor Achievements of Women in Housing
The September Women in Housing issue of MReport magazine will pay tribute to the women who are having the greatest influence on the mortgage industry and feature the stories of women who overcame the odds to emerge as industry leaders.
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