Real Estate

Despite mortgage rates hitting the highest levels seen in a month, the MBA reports a week-over-week rise in overall mortgage application volume, led by renewed interest in FHA and conventional purchase apps.

The Five Star Lending Forum hosted a keynote from Freedom Mortgage CEO Stanley Middleman, as well as an in-depth panel discussion with representatives of Churchill Mortgage Corporation, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Guild Mortgage, Chase, and Xome about how the industry can support the American Dream of homeownership.

The financial services company promises to assist Floridians who have lost their homes in the disaster and aid in the rebuilding of homes and communities.

In a new blog post, First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming explains that " “mortgage rate stability, even if the stabilization occurs at a higher level, is the key to a housing recovery.”

“We continue to see pockets of the U.S. housing market where the foundation is a bit shakier—or more solid—than others, based on important quarterly metrics,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM.

“No one who has bravely served our country should struggle to secure and maintain housing," said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. "HUD is taking an important step toward helping improve the quality of life for Native American Veterans."

At the upcoming Five Star Conference & Expo, the work of some remarkable businesswomen will be recognized as the Five Star Institute will name the winner of the 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Award for philanthropic efforts in the mortgage space.

Two new studies from the National Association of Realtors show that elevated home prices and limited housing supply are continuous homebuying barriers cited across different races and ethnicities, hampering home sales and affecting prospective buyers nationwide.

As mortgage rates remain historically high and the nation’s housing supply low, LendingTree has found that many homeowners are opting to tackle home improvement tasks, with nearly 70% having started or completed various projects over the past year.

C-suite transition finds former Snapdocs President promoted to CEO, replacing Aaron King who will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the digital closing provider.