According to findings recently released from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 21, 2020, the number of mortgage applications fell ...
Read More »Regions With Most Motivated Homebuyers
A new report offers cautious optimism for the housing industry. With data revealing direct evidence that there is an influx of buyers and sellers entering the equation, this week’s study offers some good news amid many unknowns.
Read More »Mortgage-Backed Securities Outlook: What Factors Drove Dip to ‘Negative’?
Fannie and Freddie's responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and how that has affected MBS credit ratings.
Read More »House Prices Experience “Strong Early Summer Gains”
Recent home prices reflected re-opening of local economies. Forecasters predict continued growth.
Read More »Industry Reaction: FHFA Postpones GSE Refinance Fee
The FHFA announced it has instructed Fannie and Freddie to postpone a recent refinance fee scheduled to go into effect in September. Further exemptions also are explained.
Read More »The Latest on Forbearance Trends
As of August 10, the total number of loans now in forbearance dipped one basis point from 7.21% of servicers' portfolio volume the week before to 7.20%, according ...
Read More »New-Construction Sales Reach Pre-Pandemic Level
Sales of new homes seem to be outpacing those of existing homes, according to a new report. That's due to a shortage of houses and an increased interest in suburban living. Here’s what factors may be in play.
Read More »Areas Where the Housing Market ‘Accelerated’
A new report shows that home prices remain particularly strong in the Southeast and West, and comparatively weak in the Midwest and Northeast. Click through for all the details.
Read More »City-By-City, Top Real Estate Markets This Year
Research reveals that, for homebuyers and investors, it is wise to look beyond tangible factors like square footage and style and shoot for long-term growth, equity, and profit.
Read More »Most Buyers Will Exceed Budget for ‘Perfect Home’
Achieving the American Dream can require taking out a bigger loan than first anticipated. A new report shows most Americans, especially millennials, are comfortable with that.
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