Apps decreased for the second consecutive week as rising rates continued to keep borrowers away from mortgage loans. Here’s a breakdown of how various loan application indices performed.
Read More »Craftsman Style Homes Cost a Premium
Entry level homes with distinctive farmhouse or craftsman styles come at a premium, a study found. Why are buyers at the entry-level ready to pay more for some features?
Read More »“Roughly Balanced”: Federal Open Market Committee Examines Economic Outlook
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged after the latest FOMC meeting, but what does this mean for the mortgage landscape as inflation creeps closer to the Fed’s target?
Read More »Millennial Borrowers Lead the Way in Loan Closing
When it came to home loans, tech-savvy millennials had the fastest closing times, an analysis found. Click through to learn more about which loans were most preferred by young borrowers.
Read More »Less Regulation Won’t Mean Reduced Compliance Work for Lenders
A report quantifying the incremental burden of financial institutions to keep up with regulation changes, revealed historically low regulatory activities in Q12018. Here’s what that means for mortgage lenders.
Read More »Homebuyers Face Their Toughest Competition Yet
If the market feels a little competitive this spring, it’s not just your imagination. Home values are rising, inventory is continuing on a downward spiral, and, according to ...
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Updates on Freddie Mac, Genworth, and More
From new appointments and partnerships to the latest digital initiatives, catch the latest buzz on the mortgage business in this weekly update.
Read More »Worries Climb Over Rising Home Prices
A new report says that half of the top housing markets in the U.S. are overvalued. As home prices rise for yet another month, some fear for the sustainability of the market. Here’s why.
Read More »16 California Markets Seeing Reduced Homebuyer Demand
Many factors, including rising home prices, are reducing homebuyer demand in these 16 regions in the Golden State.
Read More »Legal League 100 Summit Unites Legal, Mortgage Servicer Reps
Kicking off with a member reception Monday night at the historic Joule Hotel in Dallas, Texas, the 11th semi-annual Legal League 100 Servicer Summit continues on Tuesday with ...
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