Low rates are beginning to spur a rise in purchase volume, with refis continuing to lead the way in application volume share.
Read More »GSEs Submit Plans to Serve the Underserved
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued proposals outlining their objectives and activities to implement advancements in the manufactured housing, affordable housing, and rural housing markets.
Read More »Labor and Lumber Shortages Impede Housing Starts
April brought month-over-month declines in housing starts, as demand continued to drive builder confidence.
Read More »Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation for Nationwide Online Notarization
The new bill will allow for all notaries to execute remote online notarizations across the U.S.
Read More »HUD Commits $5 Billion to End Homelessness
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge has allocated $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for emergency housing vouchers for individuals and ...
Read More »Homeownership Costs a ‘Rude Awakening’ for Some Buyers
Nearly two-thirds of millennial homebuyers are reporting some regrets after the purchase of their new home.
Read More »Demand for All-Digital Mortgages Grows
More homebuyers are embracing tech tools in the home shopping and home search process, as lenders continue to take measures toward a fully electronic experience.
Read More »The Week Ahead: HUD Secretary to Address Housing Infrastructure
The Senate Banking Committee will host HUD’s Marcia Fudge this week as she discusses measures the Department can take to improve the state of the nation’s infrastructure.
Read More »Refis Reign as Rates Trend Downward
For the fourth straight week, mortgage rates have slid into a range where more are looking to save monthly via refinance.
Read More »Demand for Second Homes Ramps Up
A combination of remote work, low rates, and increased wealth has led to many locking in not one, but two mortgages.
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