Tag Archives: Economy

Sara Knochel of Candor Technology explains how a strong technology partner can help make or break a lender’s future in the mortgage industry.

In her latest video, Hale breaks down the recent Jobs report, how it is impacting Fed decision making, and what first-time homebuyers are seeing as advantages—and disadvantages—in the current market.

Fannie Mae reports that unfavorable economic conditions continue to fuel increased pessimism among homebuyers.

MBA’s annual convention and expo included a general session on Monday, Oct. 19 about “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” which featured prominent guest speakers. Ambassador Andrew J. Young discussed ...

Nationally, house-buying power continues to outpace nominal house price appreciation, researchers say, resulting in some improvement in affordability relative to one year ago. This new report breaks it down locally.

According to an economist for the GSE, however, the pace of economic recovery will be driven largely by factors related to the coronavirus.

The new report also covered the sharp decline in unemployment and predictions on how the unemployment rate will rise.

With unemployment at record lows, economists believe economic as well as housing market growth will continue.

In response to growing coronavirus fears, experts predict the Federal Reserve will likely cut rates.

With coronavirus and the potential overvaluation of equity and bond markets hanging overhead, how has the mortgage and refinance market performed?