Industry News

CFPB Proposes New QM Category

September 15, 2020

The CFPB is proposing an alteration to what constitutes a qualified mortgage.

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Are Appraisals Accurate?

September 15, 2020

The booming market adds an extra element of difficulty to the appraisal process.

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Avoiding Delayed Closings

September 9, 2020

Industry experts reveal tips for avoiding closing delays.

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Mortgage Snapshot

September 9, 2020

Quick news from the world of mortgage lending.

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MBA Asks CFPB to extend QM Parameters

September 9, 2020

In addition to extending the GSE Patch, the MBA also recommends enhancements to QM framework.

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Delinquency Rate Could Triple

September 9, 2020

Without additional government forbearance programs, the delinquency rate could skyrocket.

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Home Affordability Improves

September 1, 2020

Low interest rates contributed to creating the most affordable average-priced homes since 2016.

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Appraisers Struggling to Keep Up

September 1, 2020

Like many others in the housing industry, appraisers are struggling with being too busy.

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Commissions Are Up

August 26, 2020

Average commissions were up 59% in the second quarter, year-over-year.

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Mortgage Snapshot

August 26, 2020

Quick news from the world of mortgage lending.

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Assistant Secretary for Housing – Federal Housing Commissioner Confirmed

August 26, 2020

Dana Wade was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration.

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More Homeowners

August 26, 2020

The U.S. homeownership rate soared to an almost 12-year high in the second quarter.

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Where is the Bottom?

August 19, 2020

Interest rates can only go so low…

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Fannie and Freddie Implement New Fee

August 19, 2020

Both agencies will begin charging an Adverse Market Refinance Fee on September 1.

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Mortgage Snapshot

August 11, 2020

Quick news from the world of mortgage lending.

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MBA Asks HUD to Postpone Rule

August 11, 2020

After concerns about housing equality, the MBA has asked HUD to postpone its final disparate impact rule.

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Foreclosure Filings Fall

August 11, 2020

Despite uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, foreclosure filings are down in 2020.

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The Fed Continues Buying

August 4, 2020

Last week, the Fed added another $1 Billion to its mortgage-backed securities purchase.

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CFPB Issues Revised ARM Consumer Handbook

July 28, 2020

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a revised Consumer Handbook on Adjustable Rate Mortgages.

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Millennials and the Housing Market

July 28, 2020

As the largest section of Millennials turns 30, how the pandemic affects their homebuying power is yet to be seen.

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