The Office of the Comptroller of Currency is seeking comments on modernizing the regulations of the Community Reinvestment Act to help banks reach out more effectively to low- and middle-income communities.
Read More »A Call for Common-Sense Mortgage Regulation
In a letter to the Senate, the Credit Union National Association along with other trade organizations noted the importance of the Mortgage Choice Act. See how the act would impact borrowers and lenders alike.
Read More »First-Time Buyers Drive Market Growth
A limited housing inventory did not seem to keep first time home buyers out of the market, according to a report. Here's how much of an impact have new buyers had on the housing market so far.
Read More »Why Are Contract Signings on Homes Slipping?
Pending home sales took a step back year over year for the seventh month in a row, according to recent data. What were the factors impacting contract signings and could sales pick back up in the near future?
Read More »Gateway Mortgage Founder Wins Oklahoma Governor Primary
After defeating former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, Gateway Mortgage Founder Kevin Stitt won the Republican primary in the race for Oklahoma Governor. Click through to learn the political and industry reactions to this win.
Read More »Loans for Residential Construction Rise
The volume of residential construction is seeing a steady increase. Here are some of the challenges and opportunities to get a loan for new construction in an environment of credit easing.
Read More »Home Prices Are Rising Slowly But Steadily
Much of the nation is seeing home price appreciation begin to slow down, according to a new report. Yet, some cities across the country are bucking this trend. Which cities are they?
Read More »Mortgage Payment Increases Outpace Home Sale Prices
The price of buying a home is rising, but interest rates are rising even faster, according to a study. See just how quickly the average mortgage payment is outpacing the average home price.
Read More »How Will GSE Reforms Affect Borrowers?
After the financial crisis, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac became the biggest names in the secondary market. See what could happen if the market moved from Fannie and Freddie and into private hands.
Read More »First-Time Homebuyers Drive Purchase Loans
Nearly half of all GSE purchase loans were from first-time homebuyers in the second quarter according to a report. See how affordability and home prices performed during this time.
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