What are the factors that drove refinance originations in the third quarter, and how did other types of originations fare?
Read More »Will the Market Move Along With Mortgage Rates?
In the past year while mortgage interest rates have hovered near record lows, refinances have ruled the market. According to one analysis, that may be about to change.
Read More »First-Time Buyers Make Gains Amid Headwinds
While some reports in the industry say the first-time buyer share is declining, it has been on an upward trend for two years, according to one analysis.
Read More »KBRA: 2016 May Be as Good as it Gets for Lending
Industry reaction has been positive to the FHFA's move to raise the GSE conforming loan limits for the first time in a decade. But one analysis says the effect on mortgage lending may be minimal.
Read More »HELOCs: The Untapped Opportunity for Growth and Profits
Rutger van Faassen, VP of Lending at Nomis Solutions, offers insight for lenders on how to make the most of opportunities for growth that lie in home equity portfolios.
Read More »The Search for the ‘Missing’ Mortgage Loans
Lenders are missing out on a fair number of loans due to tight lending standards, according to one analysis.
Read More »Fewer Borrowers are Refinancing Through HARP
Time is winding down on the FHFA’s Home Affordable Refinance Program, the number of borrowers completing refinances through the program is winding down also.
Read More »From D.C. to Detroit: Judge Moves Quicken Loans Trial
Since the beginning of the bitter battle between Quicken Loans and the DOJ, Quicken had argued that Detroit was the only appropriate venue for the trial.
Read More »Are Subprime Originations Making a Comeback?
Subprime and near prime mortgage originations have recently both hit highs not seen in years. Should the industry be concerned?
Read More »‘Buyer Remorse’ Over Lender Choice Sets in for Some
A recent survey found that a higher-than-expected share of buyers said they were regretting their lender choice. What did they cite as the source of their dissatisfaction?
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