VantageScore expansion raises questions over FHFA transparency
The credit scoring company says the ‘top 30’ U.S. lenders are using its model — more than initially disclosed by FHFA leadership
The credit scoring company says the ‘top 30’ U.S. lenders are using its model — more than initially disclosed by FHFA leadership
Initial proposal dropped, which could have increased borrowers’ payments by 15%
As home price gains outpace wages, shifting demographics belie stable homeownership rates: AD Mortgage study
Pennymac puts the pieces together to lead the way
But starts and permits plunged amid weak demand, signaling drag on future activity
The former Fed chair cites ‘stress test’ facing central bank amid inspector general audit of regional bank president nominations
The past three weeks have produced a flurry of mortgage-related news
As recapture shops dominate headlines, experts see an industry at risk of hollowing out
LendingTree analysis shows median property taxes jumped an average of 5.1% between 2023 and 2024
Cotality data shows 77% of metros seeing increase in foreclosure rates
FHA loans and downpayment assistance programs can be a powerful combination
The nation’s housing finance agencies can help your clients seize the brass ring of homeownership
Mortgage brokers should use their time wisely and focus on the right deals
To excel in this area, strong relationships must be forged
Artificial intelligence could create a fairer and more efficient mortgage industry
Second mortgages and HELOCs can help your clients achieve their financial goals
Commercial property owners must deal with the new environment of reduced values and rising taxes
USDA loans can help many borrowers, not just farmers, overcome affordability challenges
There are options for dealing with loan defaults in a challenging market
There’s still work to be done to create greater financial gender equality
A boost to homebuyer confidence signals a bust for lower borrowing costs as inflation surges
Market seeing fewest flips since 2020 while investors seeing decreasing returns, due to tightening margins
Annual decline in first-quarter remodeling costs belies a rapid increase from the end of 2025
Even as home price gains soften nationally, cash remains crucial to closing
Rise in foreclosure rates underscores local housing markets most vulnerable to declines
But cooling trends continue and eleven states posted annual declines in April: Cotality
Job growth broadened despite global tensions and mounting inflation concerns
‘Higher for longer’ says as much about interest rates as it does sustained economic uncertainty facing borrowers
New analysis says rental rates are also declining as nearly half of young adults are living with parents at 24 years old
Lawmakers underscore lack of qualifications as mortgage leaders caution against split priorities
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A boost to homebuyer confidence signals a bust for lower borrowing costs as inflation surges
Market seeing fewest flips since 2020 while investors seeing decreasing returns, due to tightening margins
Annual decline in first-quarter remodeling costs belies a rapid increase from the end of 2025
Even as home price gains soften nationally, cash remains crucial to closing
Rise in foreclosure rates underscores local housing markets most vulnerable to declines
But cooling trends continue and eleven states posted annual declines in April: Cotality
Job growth broadened despite global tensions and mounting inflation concerns
‘Higher for longer’ says as much about interest rates as it does sustained economic uncertainty facing borrowers
New analysis says rental rates are also declining as nearly half of young adults are living with parents at 24 years old
Lawmakers underscore lack of qualifications as mortgage leaders caution against split priorities
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