RE/MAX tracked new records for home sales in January, even as it found fewer homes listed and inventory on the decline.
Read More »Refi Opportunities Abound
t’s no secret that interest rates are in flux and will likely rise in 2017 as we transition with the new administration. What will be the implications of rising interest rates for lenders and their customers?
Read More »Fannie Mae Reports Strong Q4 and 2016 Earnings
The GSE is expected to pay the Department of the Treasury a $5.5B dividend next month.
Read More »The Growing Divide Between Affordability and Availability
Lower-income properties are becoming less affordable than higher-end ones, making it more difficult for potential homebuyers to find the right fit.
Read More »First American Mortgage Solutions Announces Collateral File Management System
The suite combines post-closing document management, loan quality control, file perfection, lien release preparation, and recording in a single, vertically integrated suite.
Read More »Timing is Key for Economic Growth
A decrease in the unemployment rate, rise in home sales, and job growth have caused optimism in the housing market.
Read More »Substantial Growth on the Origination Front
One report found that over 326,300 new loans originated for borrowers with low-credit, which is a year-over-year increase of 9.5 percent.
Read More »Home Sales Pick up Speed
Home prices, sales, and speed-of-sale saw a big jump throughout the country while inventory continued to drop.
Read More »Rising Rates Detrimental to Affordability
With mortgage rates and home values on the rise, home buyers are expected to contribute approximately 15.8 percent of median monthly income towards their mortgage payment.
Read More »Housing Permits, Completions Gain Momentum
According to one expert, the rise in housing permits will greatly benefit "inventory-constrained homebuyers."
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