The bank has named former head of consumer banking at JPMorgan Chase Scott Powell as COO. Here's where Powell will be putting his focus.
Read More »FHFA Raises Fannie, Freddie Conforming Loan Limit
According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, single-family properties in the U.S. will have their conforming loan limit raised in 2020. Read on for details and insight into how the Agency reached this decision.
Read More »Residential Construction Spending Measured
The Census Bureau will soon be addressing growth in construction in its latest Construction Spending Report. Here's what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Mortgage Bankers Hitting Higher Returns
Independent mortgage banks hit a seven-year high in profits in Q3 2019, but what was the biggest cause for this record high?
Read More »Housing Growth Ticks Up
As 2019 draws to a close, here's how housing is performing in key areas of the U.S., according to the Federal Reserve.
Read More »Economic Impact: Home Sales Rise to 6 Million
Going into 2020, the housing market is expected to "continue to stand firm" as home sales rise. Click through to learn more.
Read More »Pending Home Sales Drop Nationwide
Despite the slowdown in home sales, economic conditions seem positive. Here's what drove October's decline in pending sales.
Read More »Home Value Growth Reassuring Experts
Home values have been rising steadily in nearly every major U.S. city, with one notable exception. Click through to learn more.
Read More »Fannie and Freddie’s First-Time Buyer Loan Share
According to new data from the American Enterprise Institute, first-time buyers make up over half of all GSE home loans, but how much of the first-time homebuyer share have Fannie and Freddie lost this year?
Read More »Entry-Level Housing’s Employment Connection
In these cities, entry-level home construction, boosted by job growth, has been outpacing the rest of the country. Click through to learn more.
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