While the Fed remains bullish on the economy, a report from the Treasury looks at some of the challenges faced by the housing market last quarter. Click through to learn what the two reports had to say.
Read More »Millennial Homebuyers Rise in a Competitive Market
A report tracking mortgage loans found that home purchases by young Americans continued its rise in June. See which type of mortgage loans attracted millennial homebuyers.
Read More »Pending Home Sales Lag
Though they saw a slight uptick in June, contract signings remained below the sales recorded last year, according to recent data. What are the positive and negative factors impacting pending home sales?
Read More »The Drivers of Greater Mortgage Risk
Mortgage risk rose across all loans, led by the FHA and GSE purchase indices, according to a report. Here are some of the factors that are driving greater risk in borrowing.
Read More »The Next Steps in Mel Watt Investigation
Accusations of sexual harassment leveled against Director Watt by an Agency employee have triggered a federal investigation and many unanswered questions.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Measuring National Mortgage Risk
On Monday, a briefing on national mortgage risk will focus on the quarterly performance of government guaranteed mortgage loans. Here’s what else is in store in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Owning vs. Renting: The Financial Gap Narrows
The savings incurred by homeowners on their houses are narrowing compared to renters in major metros, a report found. Here’s why.
Read More »Foreign Investments and the U.S. Housing Market
The inventory crunch in the U.S. housing market is having an effect on buyers around the world, according to a survey which got behind the numbers of international transactions in the U.S. residential markets.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Remain Stable … For Now
Despite mortgage rates being stable throughout the month, other housing and economic factors have made homebuyers think twice before buying, according to experts. Here's how these factors are likely to impact rates.
Read More »New Home Sales Paint a Favorable Picture
Despite slipping in June, the overall trends for the growth of new home sales remain positive, especially for affordable homes, according to experts. Here’s why.
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