Mortgage firms partner on furthering their commitment to delivering tech solutions to increase further adoption of eClosing in the industry.
Read More »Summer Heat Brings a Market Cooldown
The dog days of summer bring with them the start of a reversal in the home sale market, with record high asking prices forcing more prospective buyers back to the sidelines.
Read More »Rate Locks Down Across All Mortgage Products
Despite very low and steadily holding mortgage rates, overall locks—particularly rate/term refinances—remain down across the board last month, according to a new report.
Read More »Industry Reacts to HUD Deputy Secretary Confirmation
Housing advocates express support for the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs' unanimous confirmation of former NAHRO CEO Adrianne Todman.
Read More »Experts Suggest No. 1 Way to Replenish Housing Inventory
A panel of 100-plus market experts and economists—who expect home prices to rise and new construction to slow—explore the best ways to change the current course.
Read More »Compensation for Fannie, Freddie Execs Under Consideration
As part of its duty to ensure that the GSEs operate in a safe and sound manner, FHFA is seeking input and will review leadership salaries for the first time since 2012.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Seeking Answers to the Issue of Affordability
The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies will spotlight its latest “The State of the Nation’s Housing 2021” report, as experts convene and present solutions to housing’s equality issue.
Read More »Planet Home Lending Adds Caleb Mittelstet to Grow Retail Channels
After experiencing strength in distributed retail originations, national lender adds 20-plus-year veteran to its team to lead its Distributed Retail Sales Division.
Read More »Q1 Homeowner Equity Gains Hit $1.9 Trillion
Despite the pandemic of the past year, U.S. homeowners found a bright spot in the rise of their home equity, with home prices showing gains of more than $30,000 per borrower.
Read More »Expert Commentary: Congress Must Tackle the Housing Shortfall
Some economic and housing experts laud what they call the "most significant housing policy effort in a generation," but suggest the nation's housing inventory shortages demand more Congressional focus.
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