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JPMorgan Chase's recent $1.9 billion residential mortgage-backed security (RMBS) transaction may not spur demand for similar transactions from other banks in the next few years for several reasons, according to a report from Moody’s Investors Service.

With Hillary Clinton having wrapped up the Democratic presidential nomination earlier this week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts), who has long been silent on whether she will endorse Clinton or Bernie Sanders, is expected to announce her endorsement of Clinton.

Cristy Ward, Chief Strategy Office at Mortgage Connect sat down with MReport to explain how title and escrow companies are dealing with regulatory requirements, where this industry is headed, and how they can ensure their business is successful.

More homeowners regained equity in their home in the first quarter, reflecting improving home prices, fewer distressed borrowers, and increased principal repayment.

A couple of major proposals have emerged in the last month to reform the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and some recent incidents indicate that the industry may be ready for a change.

It seems Baby Boomers hold all the power–at least when it comes to the single-family housing market.

It seems homeowners in the Rust Belt region, which stretches from New York through Indiana, have the most to worry about when it comes to their mortgage payments–at least according to Zillow’s Negative Equity Report released this morning.

As older Americans enter into retirement age, they are pressed with the question of staying in their home, borrowing against their home, or opting out of homeownership for renting.

While some housing markets have since climbed their way back up to reach new peaks, others are still struggling to reach their previous highs.

A drop in first-time homeownership in the U.S., due to the lack of affordable housing, has given single-family rental (SFR) securitizations a credit positive boost.