Dr. Issi Romem, Chief Economist at BuildZoom, sat down with MReport to dive deeper into the home building sector and provide some insight on what to expect for the rest of the year.
Read More »The Undervalued East Meets the Overvalued West
According to a report, the most undervalued markets are between the Atlantic Ocean and Detroit, while the most overvalued begin in Texas and head toward the Pacific.
Read More »Chase RMBS Purchase Doesn’t Foretell of Industry Trend
JPMorgan Chase's recent $1.9 billion residential mortgage-backed security (RMBS) transaction may not spur demand for similar transactions from other banks in the next few years for several reasons, according to a report from Moody’s Investors Service.
Read More »Sen. Warren Speculated to be Clinton’s Running Mate
With Hillary Clinton having wrapped up the Democratic presidential nomination earlier this week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts), who has long been silent on whether she will endorse Clinton or Bernie Sanders, is expected to announce her endorsement of Clinton.
Read More »Low Rates Bring in the Mortgage Applications
Mortgage rates moved lower this week after a dismal jobs report, sparking buyers to rush to the market and take out a mortgage loan.
Read More »5 Things to Know About the Title & Escrow Industry
Cristy Ward, Chief Strategy Office at Mortgage Connect sat down with MReport to explain how title and escrow companies are dealing with regulatory requirements, where this industry is headed, and how they can ensure their business is successful.
Read More »Homeowners Emerge From Negative Equity Trap
More homeowners regained equity in their home in the first quarter, reflecting improving home prices, fewer distressed borrowers, and increased principal repayment.
Read More »How are Regulations Affecting Small Banks?
The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access of the Committee on Small Business met Thursday morning to address concerns surrounding the regulatory effect on small banks.
Read More »Is Change on the Horizon for the CFPB?
A couple of major proposals have emerged in the last month to reform the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and some recent incidents indicate that the industry may be ready for a change.
Read More »Boomers Make Waves in Single-Family Market
It seems Baby Boomers hold all the power–at least when it comes to the single-family housing market.
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