The new digital platform streamlines mortgage operations and elevates member service levels.
Read More »Sam Khater Joins Freddie Mac as Chief Economist
Khater will lead a team of researchers in providing insights and analysis on economic trends and policies affecting Freddie Mac and the housing market.
Read More »Survival of the Fittest
As the industry enters post-crisis mode, there's a new phase of operational disruption on the horizon—deregulation. Editor’s Note: This story was originally featured in the April issue of MReport, out now.
Read More »Do Lenders Favor Changes to the ATR/QM Rules?
Click through to learn about lenders’ sentiments on the loosening of most CFPB regulations, that also include rules on Ability to Pay and Qualified Mortgages.
Read More »How Will Rising Mortgage Rates Impact Homebuyers’ Wallets?
Mortgage rates have climbed steadily since March and this week they rose to their highest since August 2013. Experts weigh in on the impact of these hikes on home purchases.
Read More »CFPB Amends “Know Before You Owe” Rule
The amendment comes after lenders asked for clarity from the bureau on when creditors could pass on increased costs to consumers.
Read More »10 Cities With The Highest Mortgage Denial Rates
Credit history and debt are the biggest barriers for borrowers to getting mortgage according to a study. But which city had the most mortgage denial rates? Hint: It’s difficult to get a sweet home here.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Feel the Rate Hike Heat
Mortgage loan applications declined as last week’s increase in mortgage rates began to take effect. Here’s how the mortgage app indices performed.
Read More »Homeownership: Perks vs. Stress
As the price of homeownership falls, buyers and owners are finding that their homeownership-related stress falls with it. However, this does not mean that owning a home does't come without any form of anxiety.
Read More »How Will Insurance Rate Reductions Impact Mortgage Affordability?
A new study looked at how cuts in insurance premium by private companies could affect the affordability of mortgage payments, especially for FHA loan borrowers. Click through to read the findings.
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