Many lenders have gone the “paperless” route, but is that really the same as a true eMortgage? Editor's note: this feature appeared in the March issue of MReport.
Read More »Will the Interest Rate Rise with the Employment Rate?
With the release of the February Jobs Report showing a higher-than expected jump in employment, experts speculate what this may mean for next week’s FOMC meeting.
Read More »Housing Market Improves in 33 Top U.S. Markets
Housing Tides Index reveals increased housing sales and less foreclosures in 33 of 41 areas surveyed.
Read More »Home Sales Increase as Buyers Avoid Rising Rents
Rising rentals are making many people realize that buying a home is a much better investment, and is increasing real estate sales in many areas.
Read More »Economic Diversity Rises Bringing Home Prices With it
According to a new housing index, markets nationwide are becoming more economically diverse. However, as prices rise, affordability drops and some metros like Detroit are seeing a spike in racial segregation.
Read More »Executive Spotlight: Louisiana Tech Recognizes MCS CEO Caroline Reaves
MCS CEO Caroline Reaves was recently inducted into Louisiana Tech’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
Read More »Black Knight Introduces Updated LoanSphere MSP
System enhancements helps clients meet Fannie Mae’s changes.
Read More »U.S. Home Flipping at a 10-Year High
The share of flipped homes purchased by flippers with financing increased, while the median age of homes flipped increased to 37 years.
Read More »The Spread of Bad Underwriting
Data from University Financial Associates shows that in the years leading up to the financial crisis in 2007, lenders sought after more and more ways to lend to marginal buyers.
Read More »Homebuyers Attracted to Faster and Simpler Mortgage Process
A recent borrower insight survey reveals that referrals remain the predominant method consumers use to select a mortgage lender and the different preferences in lenders among millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers.
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