Today's home values mean more refinancing, equity loan, and other options for homeowners, say researchers as they deep dive into mortgage-finance data.
Read More »Supply/Demand Imbalance Fuels Double-Digit Home Price Growth
Despite rates in the 3% range, potential homebuyers are finding high home prices continuing to outpace the benefits of lower borrowing costs, according to a new study.
Read More »Addressing Concerns About Home-Equity Loans
Despite record amounts of equity, certain types of home equity borrowing in 2020 dropped drastically. This study examines homeowners’ anxieties.
Read More »Monthly Home Prices Appreciate in Most Metros
The price of houses continues growing at a higher-than-normal rate, but some regions are experiencing "substantial slowdowns," researchers report.
Read More »The Week Ahead: The Supply-Demand Battle Rages Onward
While the struggle between tight inventory and high demand continues, are record high sticker prices forcing prospective borrowers out of the market in droves?
Read More »Factors Influencing Young Adults’ Saving and Buying Behaviors
Researchers say purchasing a home is a priority for many millennials and generation Zers–here are some of the things driving their decisions.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Retreat Below the 3% Mark
After rising above the 3% mark last week, mortgage rates dipped this week, with low and stable rates continuing to drive a booming market.
Read More »New Home Listings on the Rise in June
Gains were seen in the number of homes available in June, as a new study found home prices continuing to shatter records.
Read More »FHFA’s Plan to Prevent Discrimination in Mortgage Lending
Acting Director Sandra Thompson explains FHFA's role in enforcing fair housing laws and vows that violations "will not be tolerated."
Read More »Mortgage App Volume Takes a Dive
Both purchase apps and refinances showed declines this week, as first-time homebuyers are being “squeezed” out of the market as a result of short supply and high prices.
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