Data

True data offers many benefits over information on a piece of paper when it comes to everything from versioning to verification and preservation. Yet despite the fact that paper was invented in 100 B.C. and despite the fact that we come just a little ways technologically since then, we still rely upon paper.

Hundreds of classes in nearly 30 U.S. RMBS transactions were reviewed in a new report. See how performances changed based on ratings from one of the largest credit-rating agencies.

Several U.S. metropolitan cities experienced dramatic changes over the past 10 years. Three of the most changed metros were in Texas, according to a recent report.

After a short stint of increases, see how rates changed among fixed-rate mortgages (FRMs) and Treasury-indexed adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs).

A new study is measuring the effective gross yield of single-family rental properties so investors can hone in on where the best deals can be found.

The most recent Market Composite Index, which measures mortgage loan application volume, is up . . . see the breakdown by loan type here.

Have you been holding back from implementing a blockchain solution? If so, you might be stuck in “myth mentality.”

Black Knight Financial Services’ Data & Analytics division recently announced its Servicing Analytics Suite, a solution that leverages three Black Knight analytics products to help servicers more easily identify portfolio risk and create effective loss mitigation strategies.

HouseCanary, a provider of modern valuation and appraisal solutions, recently announced the release of its regression modeling program that is built directly into HouseCanary’s appraisal software, allowing residential appraisers to easily make data-driven adjustments.

The housing starts and existing home sales reports have been scheduled to release later this week. See the most recent data and more in the Week Ahead.