Over the last week, mortgage applications have dipped more than 2 percent, a new survey shows. But just how much have they dropped—and will it continue?
Read More »Buying Like It’s 1999
According to a recent report, the second quarter of 2017 revealed first-time homebuyers purchasing homes at the highest rate during a second quarter since 1999. What could be fueling this buying frenzy?
Read More »Arch MI Announces Enhanced Integration with Mortgage Cadence LFC
Arch Mortgage Insurance Company (Arch MI) recently announced its integration with Mortgage Cadence’s Loan Fulfillment Center (LFC).
Read More »Corralling the Collateral Chaos
Despite the risks that come along with document management, it rarely gets the attention it deserves. In what ways can lenders ensure they aren’t neglecting this integral part of the process?
Read More »House-buying Power Up—But Not for Long
Real house prices—which account for “house-buying power” and affordability—dropped 1.3 percent in June, but are still up nearly 10 percent since this time last year. What will the rest of the year look like for the market?
Read More »History Might Not Repeat Itself
An Insights Blog by Molly Boesel, Principal Economist at CoreLogic, analyzed mortgage origination data from 2016 to discover if the past might repeat itself in 2017.
Read More »Trump Disbands Councils . . . What Now?
The president disbanded both his manufacturing and business advisory councils, but Jaime Dimon, former member of the council, still has more to say about being a leader.
Read More »Summer Slump
Data analyzed from 54 metros points toward a dip in sales, but how long will it last?
Read More »FOMC Update: July Minutes
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released its minutes from its meeting in July on Wednesday, which detailed the Fed’s outlook on the state of all facets of ...
Read More »The Real Impact of Rising Rates
A new paper reveals the six-pronged impact of today’s rising mortgage rates. What does it spell for the market of tomorrow?
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