While overall outstanding mortgage-backed securities at Ginnie Mae increased in July, its data indicated a decline in the issuance of single-family MBS from last year. Here’s a break down of MBS’ performance across various loans.
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The team at Auction.com has helped bring local expertise on a national scale through digital innovation and client service in the real estate industry.
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Ellie Mae's latest release will help lenders of all sizes originate more loans, lower origination costs and shorten the time to close with compliance, efficiency, and quality.
Read More »Predicting Housing Industry’s Growth in 2019
The industry expects fixed mortgages to climb over the coming year but think price growth will slacken, according to a recent survey. What else is in store for housing next year?
Read More »The Growing Appeal of High-End Markets
While the general housing market contends with pricing out new buyers, properties selling for at least $1 million are having no trouble moving.
Read More »The Fed’s MBS Holdings and Housing
The Federal Reserve’s MBS purchases are similar to its Treasury securities holdings, except for one main difference, which results in direct benefits for the housing market.
Read More »HUD Proposes Amendments to AFFH Regulations
Through an amendment to fair housing, HUD plans help states and local communities to effectively promote fair housing choice through the use of their federal funds.
Read More »Outlook Stable for PHH, Says Fitch Ratings
After giving a rating of RPS3 to PHH, the ratings agency said that the servicer’s merger with Ocwen would prove beneficial. Here are some other factors that led to the rating agency giving PHH a ‘Stable’ Outlook.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Checking in on Housing Forecasts
On Tuesday, Metrostudy will be hosting its quarterly Housing Forecast Webcast at 2 p.m. EST. Agenda highlights for the webcast include: National Update - Metrostudy Chief Economist, Mark Boud, will present a state of the union ...
Read More »Housing Affordability at Its Lowest in a Decade
A recent report found a widening gulf between the income of homebuyers and home prices. What factors have impacted housing affordability this year?
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