For the first time in 18 months, the share of refis has dipped below the share of home purchases with the summer home sales market heating up.
Read More »High Prices, Short Supply Leads to Homebuyers’ Hesitancy
A serious dearth of inventory and elevated real estate prices continue to make the prospect of home shopping and homebuying too daunting for a majority of Americans today, ...
Read More »Rep. Waters Urges Regulatory Prevention of Unnecessary Foreclosures
Two letters written by the Chair of the House Financial Services Committee Maxine Waters request additional oversight to avoid pandemic-related foreclosures.
Read More »5-Month Streak Ends: Home Prices Hold Steady
Still hotter than a year ago, June housing market metrics point to a more favorable environment for homebuyers.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Exploring Non-QM Options
A webinar this week will discuss non-QM loans and how borrowers can qualify and tap into this growing market.
Read More »Interfirst Expands in the Chicago Area
Looking to add 500 new jobs, Interfirst is investing $5 million into the region, pushing to recruit teachers to train as MLOs.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Fall Further Below the 3% Margin
Purchase apps have fallen slightly, however homeowners nationwide continue to jump into the refi market with rates falling to record low territory.
Read More »Fewer Listings Under Contract YoY in July
Record-high home prices may be causing some buyers to retreat, as affordability continues to play a factor in homebuyers’ decisions.
Read More »Homeownership: Asset That ‘Keeps on Giving’
Price jumps that helped sellers earn big profits also led to equity improvements not seen in years, according to analysts.
Read More »Lenders One Preps for Annual Summit
The cooperative hosts its first large-scale, in-person event in over a year this week for networking and educational sessions for today’s market and beyond.
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