Bank of America plans to hire talent from low- and moderate-income communities as part of its initiative to provide professional skills training and jobs for members of the communities the bank serves. Here’s how.
Read More »Homebuyer Confidence Wanes
Consumer sentiment on buying and selling a home is diverging as rising home prices made homebuyers wary about purchasing a home according to a Fannie Mae survey. Is this trend here to stay?
Read More »Scrutinizing Reforms at CFPB
Here’s what the Financial Services Committee said during a hearing to discuss CFPB’s Acting Director Mick Mulvaney’s recommendations to promote greater transparency at the Bureau as well as other reforms at CFPB.
Read More »How do Consumers View Home Price Growth?
In a market filled with data on rising home prices, what are homebuyers and owners making of growing home prices? Here’s what a New York Fed survey found.
Read More »Housing Construction Outlook Remains “Cautiously Optimistic”
Housing starts are on the rise and consumer confidence is increasing a report found. However, there are two factors that could deter further progress.
Read More »Fannie Mae Cautious But Optimistic in New Outlook Report
New projections about the housing and mortgage sectors by Fannie Mae reflect a guarded optimism. Here’s a look at the numbers and the cause for sobriety.
Read More »First American Mortgage Solutions Expands Digital Product Access
The company's added access through its digital portal provides users with flexibility and workflow configuration to improve their digital mortgage lending experience.
Read More »Mulvaney Lays Out CFPB’s “New Approach”
In a testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, the Acting Director of the consumer watchdog said that the bureau would work in several new ways to bring more transparency in its responsibility towards consumers.
Read More »Homebuyer Optimism Surges
Consumer sentiment has grown positive about the current homebuying season, with an increasing number of homebuyers saying they’re confident about home prices remaining stable.
Read More »How Much Does Great Credit Really Save for Borrowers?
High credit ratings don’t mean mortgage consumers won’t pay more on mortgages at the signing desk, according to a new report.
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