Clinton's hiring of former NEC Director Gene Sperling may give an indication of which direction she plans to go with GSE reform.
Read More »Is Homeownership Out of Reach for Millennials?
New research shows that millennial renters want to purchase a home, but based on current savings rates, they may need to save up for a decade or longer before they are able to come up with a 20 percent down payment.
Read More »The Week Ahead: GDP Growth in the Spotlight
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will release the second of three estimates for the nation's first quarter GDP growth this week. In the advance estimate for the first quarter released in late April, the BEA reported GDP growth to be a weak 0.5 percent.
Read More »An Industry on Bated Breath for PHH v. CFPB
PHH Corporation’s appeal of the CFPB’s ruling may not only clarify the CFPB’s reach in interpreting statutes and doling out enforcement actions, but it also challenges the very structure of the bureau and its director. Editor's note: This select print feature appears in the May 2016 edition of MReport magazine.
Read More »The Fed’s Plans for ‘Too Big to Fail’ Insurance Companies
Fed Governor Daniel K. Tarullo announced plans to address regulating insurance companies that are deemed too big to fail.
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Emerge Triumphant
Existing-homes sales have been up against unfavorable odds including inventory shortages, soaring home price appreciation, and stagnant household income growth. However, they defied those odds and came out on top for the second consecutive month.
Read More »Clayton Holdings Receives Rankings from Morningstar
Morningstar Credit Ratings has ranked Clayton Holdings LLC as both a Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Agent and as a Residential Representation and Warranty Reviewer.
Read More »Built-for-Rent Homes Regaining Market Share
The percentage of single-family homes built for the express purpose of renting them out is down from its peak reached in early 2013, but has been trending upward for the last four quarters. What has been driving the increase?
Read More »Rep. Waters Proposes Comprehensive Credit System Reform
What sweeping changes did U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-California) propose to the country's credit reporting system?
Read More »Mortgage Round-Up: Rates, Application in the Balance
Rates held firm at 2016 lows, but buyers were in no hurry to take out a mortgage loan this week after the Fed left the option of a June ...
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