The newest index data on the interest rates of loans was released—reporting another decrease. See how much has changed compared to last month.
Read More »Millennials in the Market: The Key to a Faster Recovery?
With a population of more than 88 million, the millennial generation has the mass to truly make an impact on the housing market as buyers, according to a recent study. But do their views of homeownership align?
Read More »Mortgage Lenders Experience a Drop in Profits
The latest data on independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reports reduced profitability on the production side of the business outweighed servicing gains.
Read More »Top 5 Markets for the Degree-Holding Homebuyer
A recent report discovers which cities are most suitable for recent college grads—considering factors such as affordability, population, and job growth. Which market ranked No. 1?
Read More »Pending Home Sales Increase: Is it Enough?
On Wednesday, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released its Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) for October, reporting the first rebound after three consecutive months of reduced activity. ...
Read More »Borrowers: Mortgage Loan Limits are on the Rise
On Tuesday the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the 2018 maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages to be acquired by the enterprises—reporting an overall increase in loan limits.
Read More »Up, Up, and Away . . .
On Tuesday, S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller released its National Home Price Index—reporting prices continue to take off. Find out what other trends and challenges the latest data reveals about the market.
Read More »Journey Mapping Improves the Mortgage Customer Experience
Design thinking is enabling mortgage lenders and servicers an opportunity to revolutionize the mortgage customer experience. Companies around the globe are leveraging design thinking to stay relevant and meet expectations of today’s consumers.
Read More »Why the CFPB Acting Director Role Matters
Former CFPB attorney Richard Horn breaks down what two Acting Directors means from the novel legal issues it raises to the decision-making power the Acting Director possesses.
Read More »Senate Banking Committee Votes Yes on Brian Montgomery Nomination
Today during a nomination hearing held by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee Brian Montgomery was approved as Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal Housing Commissioner, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. His nomination will now move to a full Senate vote.
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