Industry News

Taxes Impacting the Home Search for Fewer Buyers

June 10, 2019

Despite initial concerns, new tax policy didn’t have much impact on homeowners.

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Delinquencies are Up in First Quarter

June 10, 2019

30-day delinquencies rose in the first quarter on a seasonally-adjusted basis across all loan types

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FHA to Revise Condo Rules

June 10, 2019

New condominium regulations should provide more flexibility for owners.

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Fannie Mae Income Falls

June 4, 2019

First quarter earnings are down from 2018 for Fannie Mae.

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55-Plus HMI Hits Record High

June 4, 2019

The housing market is soaring for Baby Boomers.

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Is a Recession Still Coming?

May 28, 2019

At the beginning of the year, many experts predicted a recession. Where is it?

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Gen Xers Are Lagging in Equity

May 28, 2019

After being hit hardest in the recession, Gen Xers are struggling to keep up in home equity.

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FHA Downpayment Documentation Clarified

May 21, 2019

New policy eases concerns about MRI funds coming from another person or entity

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Are Small Dollar Loans Really Riskier?

May 21, 2019

Does the myth that small dollar loans perform worse than midsize loans really hold up?

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Is Tax Reform Hurting Home Sales?

May 14, 2019

Several factors may be deterring renters from taking the plunge into homeownership.

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Licensing Reform Good for Loan Officers

May 14, 2019

New guidelines going into effect soon make it easier for loan officers to move states.

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New FHFA Director

May 7, 2019

The Senate voted to confirm Dr. Mark A. Calabria as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

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Removing the Government from GSEs Easier Said Than Done

April 29, 2019

Efforts to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will take some time to come to fruition.

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Home Improvement Spending Rises

April 15, 2019

A new study shows that people are spending more on renovations as well as staying in their homes longer.

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Facebook Eliminates Targeted Advertising Program for Housing

April 15, 2019

Following litigation filed by advocacy groups, Facebook eliminates targeted criteria from housing advertisements.

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Foreclosures Fall to Lowest Level Since 2000

April 8, 2019

Delinquency rate fell to 4.1% last year, down 1.2% from previous year.

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New Housing Legislation Introduced

April 8, 2019

This new legislation addresses temporary tax provisions that expired in 2017.

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Home Equity is on the Rise

April 8, 2019

Home equity increased by an average of $9,700 in 2018.

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Originations Market Projected to Grow Modestly

April 1, 2019

Employment numbers are expected to slip, but originations are still projected to grow.

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FHA Updates TOTAL Scorecard

March 26, 2019

New guidelines will dictate how FHA manages risk with lower credit scores.

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