Even with rates bordering the 3% mark, both purchase applications and refi volume saw slight declines this week with the continued cloud of low inventory and high prices factoring into homebuyer’s decisions.
Read More »Nearly $600 Billion Reported in Home Improvements in 2021
An analysis by Angi finds that homeowners in lockdown during the pandemic invested billions into home improvements as the value of homeownership grew during the past year.
Read More »Interfirst Adds Austen Richards to Its Western Division
The company’s new Wholesale Senior AE will work to bolster the lender’s Western Division and foster business-to-business relationships.
Read More »Visionet Launches AI-Powered Doc Processing Platform
New offering allows for faster processing of data via an AI-powered process geared toward achieving faster ROI.
Read More »Radian Names Former FHA Commissioner Montgomery to Its Board
Brian Montgomery named to the board of directors of MI provider after two tenures as HUD Deputy Secretary and head of the FHA.
Read More »Homebuyer Pessimism on the Rise
Supply and demand issues continue to worry prospective homebuyers, as an unhealthy imbalance persists in the housing marketplace.
Read More »Demand for Luxury Homes on the Rise
Economic recovery for wealthy Americans seems to be occurring at a more rapid clip, as a recent Redfin report finds a spike in the sale of higher-end homes.
Read More »loanDepot Partners With Farm Bureau Bank
Latest venture will allow loanDepot to reach rural Americans nationwide to offer home purchase and refi options.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Regulators and the Industry Unite to Face Challenges
This Wednesday, the 2021 Government Forum, a one-day virtual event from The Five Star Institute, will bring together representatives from government and the mortgage space for an open forum to tackle the industry’s most pressing issues.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Remain Below the 3% Mark
Rates climbed slightly this week, but remain in refi-friendly territory as the struggle between low supply and high demand continues in the housing market nationwide.
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