A third of Americans are losing their sleep over rising debt, but don’t know how to solve the problem, according to a survey. Here’s one way they can optimize their finances.
Read More »The Features That Sell Homes
People don't buy houses so much as they buy homes. But, statistically, what are homebuyers most looking for? Recent reports shed some light.
Read More »Student Loans vs. First Mortgage
A CFPB study analyzing student loan repayment and broader household borrowing found a strong correlation between the time that young Americans pay off their student loans and buy a home. Click through to learn how the repayment of one loan impacts taking another.
Read More »What if There’s Another Housing Crisis?
Whether another housing crisis lies beyond the horizon is yet to be seen, but researchers at the New York Fed set out to answer the question of just how vulnerable the market is if there is a crisis looming ahead.
Read More »Homebuyers, Owners Confident About Housing
A survey found that homeowners and potential homebuyers are positive about the housing market and where it’s headed. Here are some factors driving their confidence.
Read More »How the U.S. Economy is Driving Housing Demand
On Tuesday, a webinar dwelled on the state of the housing market and trends to look out for in the near future. Here’s how the housing market performed in the first half of 2018 and what one can expect for the rest of the year.
Read More »‘Leading the Way’ at Freddie Mac
Riham El-Lakany, VP and Chief Marketing Officer for Freddie Mac’s Single-family division on what the GSEs motto “Leading the Way” means for her and how she puts it into practice. Editor’s Note: This interview originally appeared in the June issue of MReport.
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Updates on Chase, OpenClose, and More
From executive appointments in mortgage lending to new fintech recruitments, catch the movers and shakers of the industry in this weekly update.
Read More »What are Borrowers Using Home Equity Loans For?
A new study assessed home equity loan requests and the primary reasons borrowers are utilizing the funds and here’s what it revealed.
Read More »Home Values Gain Momentum
The latest report on home prices indicates that home values increased across the country as the market entered the peak buying season. Which cities and states recorded the highest gains?
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