Mortgage rates rose again during the week according to a Freddie Mac survey, but here’s why the latest surge isn’t impacting borrowers … yet.
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Updates on DocMagic, Equifax, Pavaso, and More …
From partnering for digital initiatives to appointing new teams, catch the latest buzz on the industry in this weekly update.
Read More »Are Brazen Seller Demands Affecting Homebuyers?
From waiving appraisals to demanding cash, home sellers are making unconventional demands, according to a survey. Could homebuyers be losing out on a purchase due to these “unrealistic demands?”
Read More »Fed Housing Survey Results Might Surprise You
A recent report by the Fed attempts to gauge the health of the United States economy, in the process providing insights into the health of the housing market ...
Read More »The Home Sales and Supply Conundrum
Housing inventory across the U.S. remains tight even though some major markets are seeing upticks in supply. In the meanwhile, homes for sale are moving faster than ever. What are these trends indicating?
Read More »Five Star & Aspen Grove Revamp Mortgage Industry Certification Platform
The Five Star Institute and Aspen Grove Solutions have announced the release of a rebuilt Five Star Academy website, featuring a new look and a more intuitive interface.
Read More »Mortgage Rate Movement Impacts Apps
After holding steady, mortgage rates rose last week, impacting mortgage loan applications. Here’s how the apps performed during the week.
Read More »National Mortgage Servicing Association Seeks Clarity on TCPA Regs
With a recent D.C. appeals court ruling providing some guidance on regulations related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the National Mortgage Servicing Association is now asking the FCC to provide further clarity regarding auto dialers and how consumers grant consent to be contacted.
Read More »Will HELOCs Suffer After the Fed Rate Hike?
Experts weigh in on what the interest rate hike by the Fed on Wednesday means for the mortgage industry, especially HELOCs, which are likely to get impacted. Click through to learn what they had to say.
Read More »Appraisal Values vs. Homeowner Perceptions
A recent report found that the gap between homeowner perceptions of their home’s value and appraisal values was less than half a percent. Here are the factors that are bridging the value perception gap.
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