Young Americans choosing to marry and have children later in life may be contributing to a lackluster homeownership rate, but they are doing one thing that has the potential to boost it in the future.
Read More »Has Homebuyer Demand Plateaued?
Tight supply and rising prices continue to weigh on the minds of homebuyers, according to the latest Fannie Mae report on home purchase sentiment. Here are the detailed findings.
Read More »Single-family Homes and the American Dream
Homebuyers, regardless of age, want to own a detached single-family home in the suburbs, according to a report. But here’s how the image of the ideal American home as well as homeownership is evolving.
Read More »Why Aren’t Homeowners Tapping Into Equity?
A report found that American homeowners have $5.8 trillion available in tappable equity, yet a minsicule total of that had been withdrawn in the first quarter. Here’s why.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Tracking Millennial Mortgage Applications
This week, data from a monthly mortgage tracker will focus on mortgage applications by young Americans. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »BCFP Issues Advisory on HMDA Exceptions
The guidelines issued by BCFP advise small banks and credit unions on the partial exemptions available to them under the HMDA rules of the amended Dodd-Frank Act. Here are the details.
Read More »Chattel Loans vs Mortgage Loans
Chattel loans are the most popular finance product for manufactured housing customers, but research suggests why this may not be the most cost-effective loan for these borrowers.
Read More »Growth in Construction Jobs May Ease Inventory Shortage
The latest jobs data released by the Census Bureau points to a sustained growth in construction jobs. Here’s what experts think about how rising jobs can bring relief from inventory shortage in housing.
Read More »What Declining Mortgage Rates Mean for Homebuyers
After rising steadily in the first half of the year, mortgage rates have seen a steady decline over the past few weeks, according to Freddie Mac. Here’s what’s likely causing the slide.
Read More »Housing Market Snapshot
What are the latest trends in the industry this month? Watch this video to learn more about what the GSEs are doing and how technology is changing the loan closing process across the country.
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