A report gives insights into some important developments that are likely to impact borrowers and homebuyers in 2019 and beyond.
Read More »Why All Guarantors Must Serve a National Market
Experts testifying before the Senate Banking Committee during a hearing on Sen. Mike Crapo’s housing reform outline agreed on creating a clear role for private capital and government guarantees in housing finance. Here's why.
Read More »Homebuyers Get a Spring in Their Step
Here are the mortgage trends that are likely to see more homebuyers locking in their property this spring season, according to an analysis.
Read More »Montgomery Addresses FHA’s Protection Plan/Inspector Regs Updates
With the release of two new HUD mortgagee letters, FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery says the Administration is working to remove unnecessary barriers for lenders. Read more about the changes here.
Read More »The Impact of the Qualified Mortgage “Patch” Expiration
The Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgage Rule "Patch" is set to expire in 2021, and according to experts, this expiration should help buyers. Find out why here.
Read More »Modeling the Future of FHA
Altisource Launches a bundled FHA Modeling Tool, allowing servicers to more accurately project costs and determine a management strategy to reduce losses on FHA assets.
Read More »Implementing Regulation for Independent Mortgage Banks
A white paper laid the groundwork for housing finance policies for independent mortgage banks that can ultimately benefit low- and moderate-income homebuyers. Here’s what it recommended.
Read More »“Renewed Uncertainty” Hits Mortgage App Rates
Here’s why applications for new mortgage loans decreased. Also, learn how government refinance loans are striking back.
Read More »What Is the State of the Union?
Here are some of the issues that were addressed by President Trump during his State of the Union speech and what they mean for housing.
Read More »Mortgage Apps and Refis Under Pressure
After rising steadily for two weeks, here’s why mortgage loan applications declined.
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