The acquisition will help Citizens Financial expand its mortgage banking business as well as create a top-15 bank-owned mortgage servicing and origination platform.
Read More »Diversity and Inclusion Webinar Explores Best Practices in Mortgage
Policies promoting diversity and inclusion offer many benefits from both practical and ethical standpoints. On Wednesday, May 30, the American Mortgage Diversity Council presented a complimentary webinar delving ...
Read More »Mortgage Loan Applications Lose Momentum
Applications for mortgage loans declined last week even though mortgage rates remained stable. Here’s a breakdown of how various loan applications performed during the week.
Read More »Is Inventory Relief on the Way?
As the housing market reaches its peak buying season this year, a new report shows a glimmer of hope for buyers constrained by inventory shortage. But is it all good news for home shoppers?
Read More »Examining Tax Reform’s Impact on Housing
Half a year after Congress revamped tax laws, a new report attempts to determine what effect it is having on housing. Click through to learn the details.
Read More »The State of the Mortgage Industry
A recent study explored current business trends for mortgage originators and the efficiencies they needed to build to capitalize on them. Click through to read the findings.
Read More »10 Cities That are Buyers’ Markets
Despite their accelerated growth, the nation still has pockets where home prices are actually falling. Which cities lead in home price decline? Hint: The top city is in the state with the hottest housing market.
Read More »Ocwen Begins Search for New CFO
With the resignation of Ocwen CFO Michael Bourque, announced Tuesday, what impact will his departure have on the mortgage servicer? Click through to learn more about the state of Ocwen after this announcement.
Read More »How Did Mortgage Rates Perform?
The FHFA’s monthly survey breaks down the performance of mortgage rates over the last month. Click through for all the details.
Read More »Mortgage Risk for First-time Homeowners on the Rise
A study has found that rising mortgage risk for first-time homebuyers helped them to overcome rising prices. What were the main drivers of this trend?
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