An uptick in home sales coupled scarce supply levels kept home prices on the rising path in the majority of metro areas during the first quarter of the year.
Read More »3 Ways Cybersecurity Affects the Mortgage Industry
James M. Deitch, CEO of Teraverde Management Advisors, sat down with MReport to discuss the growing issue of cybersecurity and the potential risks it posses to the mortgage industry.
Read More »Servicers, Get Ready for Record Low Mortgage Modification Rates
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently announced a big change to the benchmark mortgage modification interest rate that will help servicers.
Read More »What Factors are Driving Consumer Confidence?
Consumers are exuding confidence about selling their home in the current housing environment, which could bode well for the continued supply troubles.
Read More »Watchdog Joins Calls for More Oversight of Non-Bank Servicers
Why does a federal watchdog believe that non-bank servicers, who now service a majority of HAMP loans, need more oversight from federal regulators?
Read More »The Path to Monetary Policy Normalization
While speculation of a June rate hike by the Fed persists, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard discussed two possibilities for the Fed to take on the normalization of monetary policy.
Read More »Where Is Housing Growth Strongest?
Housing continued a strong expansion period this year, with one region in particular boasting the most startling rebound figures, according to reports.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Differing Opinions Between Appraisers, Homeowners
History has shown that homeowners typically value their homes at a higher price point than appraisers. Will appraiser and homeowners find common ground this week?
Read More »Delving into Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Earnings
The financial results for Q1 2016 released by both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae this week, particularly for Freddie Mac, have resulted in even more questions as to whether or not the current GSE model is sustainable.
Read More »What Homebuyers Want in a Mortgage Provider
When it comes to taking out a mortgage loan, more than half of all first-time homebuyers want to work with a company they consider trustworthy.
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