During the second quarter of 2017, the mortgage industry continued to spend millions in compliance costs. Take a look at what could come next quarter.
Read More »Buying Like It’s 1999
According to a recent report, the second quarter of 2017 revealed first-time homebuyers purchasing homes at the highest rate during a second quarter since 1999. What could be fueling this buying frenzy?
Read More »What Goes Up Must Come Down . . . Eventually?
Home prices continue to climb, according to June's S&P Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, the leading measure of U.S. home prices. Is a reversal in home price trends imminent?
Read More »HECM: On The Ropes
Beset by uncertainty in the housing market, the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program (HECM) is losing money and cannot continue on in its present form. To make the ...
Read More »AMDC Announces New Leadership
The American Mortgage Diversity Council recently announced co-chair Kathy Cummings to their leadership to continue AMDC’s mission of creating a diverse and inclusive mortgage industry.
Read More »Arch MI Announces Enhanced Integration with Mortgage Cadence LFC
Arch Mortgage Insurance Company (Arch MI) recently announced its integration with Mortgage Cadence’s Loan Fulfillment Center (LFC).
Read More »Corralling the Collateral Chaos
Despite the risks that come along with document management, it rarely gets the attention it deserves. In what ways can lenders ensure they aren’t neglecting this integral part of the process?
Read More »Adjusting to Economic Imbalances
As the economic cycle matures, it will become more important to pay attention to imbalances in the economy. We spoke to one expert on what to expect when the supply isn’t meeting demands.
Read More »House-buying Power Up—But Not for Long
Real house prices—which account for “house-buying power” and affordability—dropped 1.3 percent in June, but are still up nearly 10 percent since this time last year. What will the rest of the year look like for the market?
Read More »Update: Hurricane Harvey and Flood Insurance
Hurricane Harvey has been hovering over southeast Texas, dropping record amounts of rain on Houston and the surrounding area. A new report shows that there are a number of properties in risk of flooding that are outside the Special Flood Hazard Areas, meaning flood insurance isn’t a requirement for those with federally insured mortgages.
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