“Though mortgage rates are substantially higher than they have been on average over the past decade, from an historic perspective rates are about average,” Freddie Mac said.
Read More »Gauging Stability in Mortgage Lending
What are the opportunities and challenges for the U.S. housing and mortgage market in 2019, compared to other countries? Watch this video to learn what Fitch Ratings had to say.
Read More »Fannie Weighs in on Housing and Economy
The economic numbers in the second quarter of 2018 were quite solid, according to a new report by Fannie Mae. But is this growth sustainable?
Read More »First-time Homebuyers Remain Unfazed by Rising Rates
An industry survey reveals that while first-time homebuyers will persevere through interest rate hikes this year, another factor would prove a bigger headwind for them. What will impact the best laid plans of first-time buyers?
Read More »Lenders Remain Bearish on Profit Margins
Tight inventory and rising home prices are impacting not only mortgage demand, but also lenders' outlook on profit margins, according to a Fannie Mae survey. Here are the factors that are making lenders see red.
Read More »Fannie Mae: Housing Market Headwinds are Temporary
The housing market might have had a rough start to the year, but according to Fannie Mae’s Economic and Housing Outlook released on Monday, this quarter seems to ...
Read More »Will Housing Finance Reform Ever Get Done?
As the 115th United States Congress begins its second session Stuart Pratt, Global Head of Public Policy and Industry Relations at CoreLogic discusses the way forward for Housing ...
Read More »U.S. Homes Remain Affordable Despite Rising Prices
U.S. remains a stable market despite rising home prices that are expected to slow down in 2018. However several cities in the West remain overvalued.
Read More »Midwest To Remain Most Affordable Region for Homebuyers
Single family and one story homes are the most sought-after dwellings as home prices rise on increased demand for housing in the region in 2018.
Read More »Lenders Unenthusiastic About Mortgage Profit Margins in 2018
Stiff competition has led mortgage lenders to approach 2018 with negative outlook on profit margins and refinance activity for the fifth straight quarter according to a Fannie Mae survey.
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