Homebuyer migration remained at an all-time high in April and May, with 32.3% of Redfin.com users nationwide looking to move to a different metro area, according to a ...
Read More »Mortgage Application Volume Rebounds
After nearly a month of declines in mortgage application volume, the MBA reported that apps rose 6.6% week-over-week, as the industry braces itself for the latest rate hike by the Fed.
Read More »Fed Makes Historic Rate Hike to Combat Inflation
Three-quarters of a point. This is the amount the Federal Reserve chose to raise the nominal interest rate by citing the need to combat the highest rate of ...
Read More »Playing the Waiting Game
When it comes to housing affordability, sometimes sitting on the sidelines can benefit prospective buyers, as First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi explains.
Read More »Technology Lends a Hand
In today’s mortgage lending environment, it’s critical to find and assess gaps in existing processes, as Steve Comer of Hyland discusses how to develop a plan to address any inefficiencies.
Read More »Summer Busy Season? Not So Fast
In May, the HouseCanary Market Pulse reported the first signs of a potential softening in the housing market as a litany of external influences exerted pressure on the ...
Read More »Churchill Mortgage Names Kelly Lee Senior VP of Production
Churchill Mortgage announced that it has continued its expansion across the Pacific Northwest with the appointment of Kelly Lee as Senior VP of Production for the Northwest region. ...
Read More »The Life of a Mortgage: How Much Can Smart Shoppers Save?
A new study from LendingTree examines how much borrowers can save over the lifetime of their mortgage loan if they diligently rate shop to land the lowest possible APR.
Read More »Solving the Puzzle of Homeownership
Shifting workforce patterns and the continuing prevalence of the gig economy have some lenders revisiting non-QM. Here’s what they told MReport about its place in the modern lending landscape.
Read More »Cause and Effect: Budgets Flatten as Rates Rise
Wages are up, but homebuyer budgets have remained flat over the past three months, meaning the market is seeing its slowest growth rate in two years. This information ...
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