Even as access to credit gets easier, homebuyers and owners remain uncertain over the trend of growing home prices, according to a report by the New York Fed. What other indicators have consumers worried?
Read More »Mortgage Credit vs. Access to Equity
A research by the New York Fed found that tight credit is making it increasingly difficult for homeowners to access their equity. What are its implications?
Read More »All Eyes on Clarida and Bowman for Fed Top Jobs
The nominee for Vice Chair at the Federal Reserve gave his testimony along with Michelle Bowman who is nominated to be a member of the Fed’s Board at a hearing by the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. What did they say?
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 »How Will Rising Mortgage Rates Impact Homebuyers’ Wallets?
Mortgage rates have climbed steadily since March and this week they rose to their highest since August 2013. Experts weigh in on the impact of these hikes on home purchases.
Read More »Government Expands Mortgage Credit Access, Private Market Still Clenched
Despite mortgage credit availability being at an all-time high, why does the private market remain restricted? A new report tries to understand the trend.
Read More »Treasury Looks to Simplify the Community Reinvestment Act for Banks
The Treasury recently gave recommendations on regulatory and administrative changes to the CRA. Click through to learn more about how these changes could affect mortgage lending.
Read More »Taking the Plunge
Editor's note: This story was originally featured in the February issue of MReport, out now. The mortgage industry has always touted the long-term financial benefits of homeownership for ...
Read More »FHFA Sets Fannie & Freddie 2018 Priorities
Safety, reduced risk, and creating new infrastructure especially for new single-family homes rate high on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s to-do list for 2018.
Read More »Millennials: Financial Independence a Priority
Though previously labeled as entitled, millennials have high expectations when it comes to being independent. A study revealed that millennials think people should be financially self sufficient at a younger age than older generations do. This hints to a promising future in the housing market.
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