A new report by Moody’s revealed that current macroeconomic conditions had been favorable for the mortgage insurance industry. But which factors were holding back the growth of originations in this segment?
Read More »Keeping Pace With Digitization in Mortgage Lending
What are the steps to effectively implement a digital lending strategy this year and beyond? Here are a few ways in which mortgage lenders can reap the benefits of the ongoing shift to digital.
Read More »Is Home Price Appreciation at the Tipping Point?
The appreciation of home prices is slowing down, according to a new report. See how this moderation can impact the market.
Read More »What’s Holding Back Young American Homebuyers?
Millennials know that purchasing a home is a good investment, yet many young homebuyers are unprepared. A recent report recommended changes that can get this group back on the path to investing in real estate.
Read More »Examining the Gaps in Loan Application Denials
While it may be harder for some people to get a loan approved than others, a research looked at the correlation between loan denials and diverse groups of people. Turns out, the gap isn't as much when looked at from the point of view of creditworthiness.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Gauging Home Price Trends
The S&P CoreLogic Case Shiller HPI releasing on Tuesday will measure the movement of home prices and where they’re heading. What else is in store in the Week Ahead?
Read More »Lenders, Have You Met These Homebuyers?
From millennials to those working the gig economy, there’s a growing population of potential homeowners in the market. But are mortgage companies willing to lend them a helping hand? Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the August issue of MReport.
Read More »The Housing Market in Q2
The latest FHFA Home Price Index indicated that home sale prices grew at a slower pace in the second quarter. Watch this video to learn more about the factors that impacted home price growth and the overall housing market during the quarter.
Read More »Where In-Demand Markets are Slowing Down
Markets such as Seattle are historically high in demand, but over the past year, that demand has slowed down. See what popular cities are seeing similar stalls in demand
Read More »Rushmore Ratings See an Uptick
The ratings agency recently upgraded Rushmore’s Servicer Quality assessment. What were the factors that helped the servicer achieve above average SQ rating from Moody’s?
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