When it comes to housing affordability, sometimes sitting on the sidelines can benefit prospective buyers, as First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi explains.
Read More »Technology Lends a Hand
In today’s mortgage lending environment, it’s critical to find and assess gaps in existing processes, as Steve Comer of Hyland discusses how to develop a plan to address any inefficiencies.
Read More »Summer Busy Season? Not So Fast
In May, the HouseCanary Market Pulse reported the first signs of a potential softening in the housing market as a litany of external influences exerted pressure on the ...
Read More »Churchill Mortgage Names Kelly Lee Senior VP of Production
Churchill Mortgage announced that it has continued its expansion across the Pacific Northwest with the appointment of Kelly Lee as Senior VP of Production for the Northwest region. ...
Read More »Nominations Now Open for Women in Housing Leadership Awards
Five deserving women will be honored this coming September at the 2022 Women in Housing Leadership Awards ceremony—click through to submit your candidates.
Read More »The Life of a Mortgage: How Much Can Smart Shoppers Save?
A new study from LendingTree examines how much borrowers can save over the lifetime of their mortgage loan if they diligently rate shop to land the lowest possible APR.
Read More »Solving the Puzzle of Homeownership
Shifting workforce patterns and the continuing prevalence of the gig economy have some lenders revisiting non-QM. Here’s what they told MReport about its place in the modern lending landscape.
Read More »Cause and Effect: Budgets Flatten as Rates Rise
Wages are up, but homebuyer budgets have remained flat over the past three months, meaning the market is seeing its slowest growth rate in two years. This information ...
Read More »Rate/Term Refinances Down 90% YoY
Black Knight Inc., has released the latest iteration of its Originations Monitor Report for May 2022 which looks at declining mortgage production and rate locks despite a plateau in interest ...
Read More »Market Cools as Home Sales Moderate, Price Growth Eases
As rising inflation and mortgage rates bring U.S. housing demand back from the chaos of 2021, Realtor.com's updated 2022 forecast predicts inventory will grow double-digits over 2021, offering ...
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