What steps does the industry take to respond to a natural disaster such as Hurricane Matthew?
Read More »The Week Ahead: Will Banks Be in the Money?
The industry is preparing for the release of third quarter earnings statements for the country's largest banks this week.
Read More »The Rise of Property Valuation in Mortgage Financing
Justin Vedder, VP with Altisource Origination Solutions, spoke with MReport about the growing popularity of property valuation in the financing space, with a look ahead to next year.
Read More »It’s Not Just the CFPB . . . It’s the IRS, Too
Curt Knuth, EVP of National Credit-reporting System, discussed with MReport the possible effect that the new IRS requirements for e-Services users could have on lending operations.
Read More »Jobs Data Means Good and Bad News for Housing
Will the latest BLS Employment Summary deter the Fed from raising the short-term interest rates this year? Not likely, but it contains news that is both positive and negative for the housing market.
Read More »Conditions are Dampening Homebuyer Confidence
Homebuyer sentiment has taken a tumble since peaking in July. Why are would-be homebuyers less confident now than they were in the summer?
Read More »Up, Up, and Away Goes Home Equity
The amount of equity in U.S. homes has more than doubled in in the last five years—and if price appreciation forecasts come to pass, there is more to come.
Read More »Looking Back, and Ahead, at TRID
Bob Dougherty, VP of Business Development with CalyxSoftware, looks back at TRID's first year and discusses CFPB's proposed clarifications to the rule.
Read More »Is a Mortgage Rate Spike on the Horizon?
With the Treasury yield at a two-week high, will the market see a corresponding spike in mortgage rates?
Read More »Altisource Residential: SFR Purchase is a ‘Transformative Transaction’
Altisource Residential Corporation has acquired a substantial portfolio of single-family rental properties. What will this mean for the market going forward?
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