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Read More »At What Point Will Rising Rates Significantly Impact Homebuying?
Upward-inching interest rates could alter the dynamics of the housing market, but they "wouldn’t necessarily put a damper on it," economists report.
Read More »Mortgage Origination Volume Hits 15+ Year Record
A combination of record low rates and a strong demand for housing fueled a record-breaking year for housing in 2020, according to Black Knight’s latest Mortgage Monitor Report.
Read More »Rebound in Job Market Offsets Housing Pessimism
Fannie Mae’s latest survey finds that positive trends in employment is bright spot as spring homebuying season nears.
Read More »How Automated Home Appraisal Errors Can Affect Black Homeowners
Researchers recently conducted a study in an effort to understand how AVMs—which have gained in use with the COVID-19 pandemic—are working (or not) for various racial groups.
Read More »Mortgage Servicers’ Best Practices Recognized by Fannie Mae
Contributions in the servicer market continue to be key as the nation trudges through the pandemic, as Fannie Mae recently honored those making an impact in this sector.
Read More »How Economic Shock Spreads Between Local Housing Markets
Why have some cities experienced high house price growth even in the absence of large local economic shocks? A researcher delves into this and more.
Read More »The Week Ahead: New Program Looks to Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University will detail a new program geared toward helping affordable housing developers create new and cost-effective opportunities, and how it can be adopted nationwide.
Read More »Rocket Mortgage Responds to UWM’s Broker Ultimatum
President and CEO Mat Ishbia announced that UWM's partners will soon no longer be able to do business with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation and Rocket Mortgage. Click through to learn what's behind the announcement.
Read More »Surge in Refis Power Q4 Mortgage Lending Activity
Refinances led the way in the fourth quarter, as record low rates contributed to a more than 70% year-over-year rise in refi activity.
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