As home values grow faster than incomes, see how this is impacting the ability for Americans to save for a home.
Read More »BCFP Paints the Full Picture of Consumer Complaints
Find out which states have the most consumer mortgage complaints, and why borrowers are reaching out to the BCFP for help.
Read More »First American Mortgage Solutions Unveils New eClosing Tech
A new eClosing solution has been launched by First American Mortgage Solutions. The platform is part of First American Mortgage Solutions’ efforts to assist lenders in navigating the eClosing process.
Read More »Senator Asks the Fed to Punish Major Bank’s CEO
A major figure in the U.S. Senate has urged the Federal Reserve to keep one of the biggest banks in the country under sanctions—unless or until the bank fires its CEO. Get the story here.
Read More »Freddie Mac and FormFree Partner on Online Tool
Freddie Mac has announced it will partner with FormFree, a fintech company, to integrate income and asset assessment tools into a single loan product advisor.
Read More »Freddie Mac Teams With Equifax
Equifax and Freddie Mac with be working together to integrate their income verification tools and asset assessment tools to streamline the origination process. Find out more here.
Read More »FHFA Inspector General Lists Concerns with Oversight
A memo delivered by the FHFA Inspector General paints a picture of the agency’s “challenges” with overseeing government-sponsored enterprises.
Read More »BCFP’s Agenda for Easing Lender Laws
In May, President Trump signed an act easing certain restrictions set in place by Dodd-Frank. Find out here how the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection plans to follow through as it pertains to the housing market.
Read More »Rise in Mortgage Payments Outpacing Home Prices
Mortgage payments have gone up substantially over the last year, more than double the amount that home prices have. Will this trend continue? A research analyst with a global property data and analytics firm breaks down the numbers.
Read More »Despite Housing Shortage, Growth Prospects Hold Firm
Fannie Mae has released a report forecasting growth for the year 2018 and 2019, re-calibrating prior predictions in light of inventory shortages, mortgage rates, and trade tensions. Find out what’s changed and what hasn’t.
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