U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge has allocated $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for emergency housing vouchers for individuals and ...
Read More »Mortgage Rate Lock Volume Declines
Dropping interest rates "did not seem to be enough to bring borrowers, particularly refi borrowers, back to the table," analysts report.
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Nearly two-thirds of millennial homebuyers are reporting some regrets after the purchase of their new home.
Read More »Report Indicates ‘Potentially Torrid’ Homebuying Season
In April, record-setting home sale speed and price reflected the "overwhelming demand and the resilience of today's buyers," researchers report.
Read More »Demand for All-Digital Mortgages Grows
More homebuyers are embracing tech tools in the home shopping and home search process, as lenders continue to take measures toward a fully electronic experience.
Read More »House Hunters Face Increasing Competition
This homebuying season, it is not unusual for desirable properties to receive 20 or more bids, and the market shows no signs of cooling, according to agents.
Read More »The Week Ahead: HUD Secretary to Address Housing Infrastructure
The Senate Banking Committee will host HUD’s Marcia Fudge this week as she discusses measures the Department can take to improve the state of the nation’s infrastructure.
Read More »What FHFA’s Living Will Rule Means for Housing Finance
Director Mark Calabria explains why he believes credible resolution plans for GSEs protect taxpayers and the mortgage market during a financial crisis.
Read More »Refis Reign as Rates Trend Downward
For the fourth straight week, mortgage rates have slid into a range where more are looking to save monthly via refinance.
Read More »Mortgage Data Company 6 Solutions Adds CEO Jeff Walton
The data startup powers informed lender decisions on loan officer recruiting, realtor partnerships, and fair lending compliance.
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