MReport examines how the mortgage-hiring landscape has changed over the last few tumultuous years, and what lenders and financial institutions are doing to keep up with these changes.
Read More »New Residential Acquires Genesis Capital
New Residential intends to finance the transaction with existing cash and asset-based financing from Goldman Sachs, with the deal expected to close in Q4.
Read More »Housing Affordability Shows Improvement in August
Year-over-year, affordability declined in August, but progress was seen month-over-month, with median family income on the rise.
Read More »Starting a Family? Check These Cities First.
One of the biggest factors people with families consider when choosing a new home is what the environment will be like for their children as they grow; a new report covers the top 50 metro areas nationwide.
Read More »What Is the Future of Title?
ServiceLink’s Phillip Petrie shares his thoughts with MReport on the future of title, from emerging threats, to potentially transformative innovations.
Read More »Rate Lock Volume Falls 10% in September
Climbing interest rates drove down rate lock volumes across the board in September, but the largest decline was seen—once again—in locks on rate/term refinance loans.
Read More »Insurance Rates Can Jump 21% After a Claim
North Carolina is the most expensive state to be sued in, with insurance rates increasing 38% or $529 more a year. This is followed by Alaska and Maine, where rates increased by 33%.
Read More »Putting Lending Under the Microscope
MReport speaks with lending experts about the benefits of challenges facing depository lenders vs. nonbanks.
Read More »Where Are the Affordable Homes?
Those in the market seeking an affordable house will be hard-pressed to find anything in their budget as low inventory continues to push prices skyward.
Read More »DS5: The Other Side of the Housing Boom
Janet Loriot, EVP, The Financial Institution Group, SWBC, speaks with DS5 about what happens when the market shifts.
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