Despite a tough home buying market and rising rates, April saw an increase of purchase loans that were closed according to a report. What are the factors likely to impact these numbers going into summer?
Read More »MBS’ Outstanding Principal Balances Approach $2 Trillion
The issuance of MBS increased in April according to a Ginnie Mae report. Click through to learn the share of single-family housing in this mix.
Read More »Claudia Merkle Promoted to President at National MI
In her new role, Merkle will oversee sales, marketing, underwriting operations, servicing, and information technology at National MI.
Read More »Angel Oak Appoints New Accounts Executives
The new appointments will help the company keep pace with non-prime mortgage growth for the lender.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Focus on Housing Starts
This week, the Census Bureau and HUD will release the monthly housing starts for April, which will indicate overall trends in the housing market. Here’s what else is happening in the Week Ahead.
Read More »Millennials Face Tough Choices This Home Buying Season
Financial obstacles and a tight housing market are making it hard for millennials to purchase a home, according to a study. What are they willing to trade-off for a roof?
Read More »GSE Reform’s Impact on Housing
A new research looks at how various scenarios of an administrative reform for the GSEs, in the absence of a reform legislation, could affect the mortgage and housing markets.
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Updates on National MI, Pavaso, and More
From new appointments to digital advances, get the pulse of the mortgage industry in this weekly update.
Read More »Mortgage Costs vs. Credit Scores
Borrowers with lower credit scores paid much more in additional costs to get a mortgage according to a report. Here’s how credit profiles affected loan prospects for borrowers.
Read More »Why the Mortgage Industry Must Up Its Tech Game
As borrowers look at using technology for a seamless mortgage loan processing experience, is it time for lenders to invest in getting that tech formula right?
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