A new report frames the state of homeownership in the U.S. in stark terms. So exactly how do we recapture the American Dream? The answer might just be common sense.
Read More »Millennials Are Being Savvy About Refinancing
Millennials are a lot sharper in their approach to using their money than some might think. It turns out younger borrowers know how, and when, to refinance.
Read More »U.S. Home Price Gains Seemingly Unstoppable
It’s still a seller's game in every major market, but what’s driving that? And how long can U.S. home prices rise before the juggernaut tips over?
Read More »Freddie Profits Despite Litigation in Q3
A large settlement may have eaten into Freddie Mac’s profits, but the GSE still returned good numbers in Q3‒‒even though its mortgage portfolio is down.
Read More »First-Time Buyers Struggling to Enter the Market
A swirl of debts and harsh realities is keeping more first-time buyers out of the American Dream. But there are encouraging signs amid the chaos of a dry housing market.
Read More »RBS Reaches $35M Settlement for RMBS Fraud Suit
While the agreement resolves the allegations and has a non-prosecution clause, the bank is look at 10 years without a profit.
Read More »The Least Affordable Cities in North America
New data shows that four out of the five least affordable cities in North America reside in the U.S.
Read More »Montgomery Envisions Future of FHA
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs met to hear testimony regarding the nomination of Brian Montgomery, as commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration—and declared the next steps to proceed with his confirmation.
Read More »Which Locales Provide the Best Markup on New Homes?
In a recent report, newly constructed homes tend to sell more compared to older homes, but in certain regions homeowners can get a better deal while still having newer amenities and less maintenance.
Read More »MBA President and CEO David H. Stevens Announces Retirement
After seven years of leading the MBA, the current President and CEO is retiring effective September 30th, 2018…
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