Mortgage rate lock-in effect eases, though market gap remains
Nearly 20% of active home loans have a mortgage rate of 6% or higher
Nearly 20% of active home loans have a mortgage rate of 6% or higher
Lower borrowing costs sparked a 4% monthly rise in contracts, with the Midwest leading gains
The federal funds rate is ‘showing its age’ as a benchmark, claims the Dallas Fed president
Lenders have started upping conforming loan limits prior to an official FHFA announcement
Consumers report growing frustration with high prices, though stockholders remain more optimistic
Core PCE climbs 2.9% year over year as Fed officials weigh rate cuts amid strong GDP and policy uncertainty
Ben Bernanke, Alan Greenspan and Janet Yellen joined a historic amicus brief
The Federal Housing Finance Agency move follows similar actions by the Federal Reserve Board and Treasury Department
Homes in roughly 80% of U.S. counties are unaffordable for typical residents by standard housing cost-to-income ratios
Lower mortgage rates and rising incomes boost affordability 1.1% year over year, per the MBA
The effort to establish appraiser independence has been a mixed bag
Efficiency and productivity are just the tip of the iceberg of what AI offers
Despite all of the attention they receive, home flips have represented a relatively small portion of the real estate market in recent years, with low
News coverage can be the difference between ‘Who are you?’ and ‘I see you everywhere’
Borrowers may ask questions when their mortgage hits the secondary market
Don’t let banks and credit unions monopolize this classic relationship-building tool
Swag marketing is a chance to demonstrate your company’s culture and values
Technology eases home financing experience, but personal touch is still necessary
Private employers shed jobs in September, deepening economic uncertainties
Davies founded and championed MBA’s mPower, a networking platform promoting the advancement of women in mortgage
The alleged collusion may have violated multiple antitrust laws
The weekly decline in mortgage applications included a 21% retreat in refinances
Diving into a critical source for new construction as traditional credit channels remain constrained
Make a structure to help build relationships, solve problems and help clients win
Strategies residential professionals can use to help borrowers elevate credit worthiness
Foster a culture that rewards forward thinking and avoids complacency
Planning for the long game demands courage in the short term
Equity loans can offer funds to reduce or eliminate debt altogether
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Private employers shed jobs in September, deepening economic uncertainties
Davies founded and championed MBA’s mPower, a networking platform promoting the advancement of women in mortgage
The alleged collusion may have violated multiple antitrust laws
The weekly decline in mortgage applications included a 21% retreat in refinances
Diving into a critical source for new construction as traditional credit channels remain constrained
Make a structure to help build relationships, solve problems and help clients win
Strategies residential professionals can use to help borrowers elevate credit worthiness
Foster a culture that rewards forward thinking and avoids complacency
Planning for the long game demands courage in the short term
Equity loans can offer funds to reduce or eliminate debt altogether
Our award-winning daily newsletter provides the insights, market data and connections to mortgage lenders you need to power your performance.
