A new analysis by LendingTree has found that the average down payment has kept pace with record-high home prices, with some down payments coming in at 88% of the median area income.
Read More »The Industry’s Rising Stars to be Honored in Dallas
Women pioneers in the mortgage space will be recognized by their peers in-person, in Dallas at the upcoming Five Star Conference’s Women in Housing Leadership Awards.
Read More »Perfecting Collateral Upfront
Author Danny Byrnes of NTC discusses ways to build processes that effectively and efficiently manage collateral throughout the life of a loan (Sponsored Content).
Read More »Homebuyers ‘Snatching Up’ New Inventory
The demand for residential real estate, while nudging down, remained elevated heading into fall. Competition is softening slightly, and prices are still high—that's according to the housing market ...
Read More »The Week Ahead: Examining the State of the Housing Market
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies will analyze the nation’s post-pandemic housing market in an upcoming webinar and discuss steps the industry and government need to take to protect at-risk households.
Read More »Remodeling Market Expected to Hit $4.9 Trillion by 2027
Researchers say North America exhibited a considerable market share, as the economy picks up and owners add to and alter their houses in record numbers.
Read More »How Can Localities Help Promote Affordable Housing?
A reports cites zoning laws as a major barrier to creating new affordable housing.
Read More »Mixed Jobs Reports Stabilizes Mortgage Rates
Freddie Mac reports mortgage rates leveling off as COVID variants have led to weaker employment, a drop-off in spending, and declining consumer confidence.
Read More »The Face of the Familiar
Government and industry relations expert Madisyn Rhone explains how diversity within the homebuying process benefits minority consumers.
Read More »Plurality of Home Lenders Expect Dip in Profits
Mortgagees' pessimism, while waning, reportedly is tied to increased competition. Managing workforces well "will be critical to bottom lines," economists say.
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