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Share of Mortgaged Homes Considered Equity-Rich Declined in Q3
According to ATTOM's 2023 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, while the number of equity-rich homes dropped in Q3, the share of mortgaged homes in the U.S. that were considered seriously underwater did see improvements. Click through to read the latest analysis.
Read More »Banks, Climate Change, and Credit; A New Perspective
New commentary from DBRS Morningstar highlights how the company looks at banks’ management of climate-related risks—in particular, from a credit perspective.
Read More »Single-Family Rental Roundtable Explores the State of SFR Markets
Five Star’s annual Single-Family Rental & Investment Roundtable on Tuesday united investors, service providers, and experts to discuss how volatile factors such as inflation, escalating interest rates, and affordability concerns impact the ongoing growth and investment opportunities within the single-family rental market.
Read More »Recognizing 30 Years of Mortgage Industry Excellence
Kim Yowell of Fairway Independent Mortgage was honored at the Keys for Life Gala in Dallas during the Five Star Conference for her contributions to the mortgage marketplace.
Read More »County-Level Data: Not All Are Safe From Price Declines
“We continue to see pockets of the U.S. housing market where the foundation is a bit shakier—or more solid—than others, based on important quarterly metrics,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM.
Read More »Differentiating Data Sets Support Financially Inclusive Lending in the Mortgage Industry
While traditional credit reports remain a strong indication of past financial reliability, a credit report alone doesn’t always provide the full picture of a consumer’s financial profile.
Read More »HUD: Federal Actions Helped Avert Pandemic-Related Surge in Homelessness
A pair of new HUD reports suggest that federal relief prevented a rise in evictions and homelessness during the pandemic through a series of federal intervention actions.
Read More »Rate-Lock Activity Fell for the Second Consecutive Month in July
According to Black Knight's latest Mortgage Monitor report, purchase locks fell 7.4% from June, while mortgage rates topped 7% in July for the first time since last fall. Click through to see the latest findings.
Read More »Harvard Perspectives: Addressing 2023 Housing Challenges, Disparities
Researchers from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies point out that lawmakers and regulators proved during the pandemic that policy-based housing solutions are possible in a time of crisis.
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