After two weeks of decline, loan applications are rising as mortgage rates remain steady. Here’s a breakdown of how various mortgage apps have performed.
Read More »Millennials vs. Credit Scores
A new report found significant difference in credit scores of millennial homebuyers across the country. Do these swings highlight the millennial perception of needing perfect credit scores to qualify for a mortgage?
Read More »What’s Worrying Mortgage Lenders in 2018?
A new survey asked mortgage industry professionals what were the headwinds that the housing market faced in 2018 and what challenges were they saw during the year. Here’s what it found.
Read More »Montgomery Talks FHA Challenges and Goals
From challenges in updating technology and filling staff vacancies, to addressing falling minority homeownership rates, FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery spoke to press Tuesday about the goals and challenges he’s facing after returning tom the agency.
Read More »The Ebbing Appeal of Waterfront Homes
A new report shows that while people still like to live at water's edge, they're apparently rethinking whether it's worth buying a home. Here’s why.
Read More »Home Wasn’t Built in a Day
From permit stage to home sweet home, it took an average of 7.5 months to complete construction of a single-family house last year, an annual survey reveals, but some U.S. regions saw that wait time reach into the double digits.
Read More »10 Fastest Appreciating Housing Markets in the U.S.
A new report has found that home prices in five states are appreciating much faster than the rest of the country. Which are these states?
Read More »Can Home Equity Solve Rising Debt for Consumers?
A third of Americans are losing their sleep over rising debt, but don’t know how to solve the problem, according to a survey. Here’s one way they can optimize their finances.
Read More »Home Prices vs. Housing Supply
A market report looking at home prices and inventory in New York found that inventory was rising as fast as housing prices in tony Manhattan. Here’s why.
Read More »Mulvaney Appoints Brian Johnson as BCFP Deputy Director
The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection has announced the appointment of its Principal Policy Director, Brian Johnson, as Deputy Acting Director. Johnson takes over from Leandra English who announced she's stepping down recently.
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