Industry News

Rates, Time-to-Close, and Borrower Experience All Matter

January 20, 2021

As people enter the market, they look for a variety of qualities from their lenders.

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Housing Saves the Economy

January 12, 2021

In contrast to the 2008 financial crisis, housing has been a savior for the economy throughout the pandemic.

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Changes for Self-Employed Borrowers as of December 2020

January 6, 2021

What are the implications?

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Treasury Secretary Says Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae To Remain Government-Sponsored

January 6, 2021

Privatizing Fannie and Freddie proved more complicated.

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Veterans Can Build

December 29, 2020

In addition to purchasing, veterans also have the option to build with the VA loan.

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MBA Makes 2021 Predictions

December 22, 2020

All signs point to a sharp falloff in refinances next year.

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Urban Housing Resurgence

December 22, 2020

Despite many people moving away from urban areas in 2020, cities now see renewed interest.

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Home Prices Rise

December 22, 2020

Behind the increase in loan limits was an increase in home prices.

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Housing Market Surges

December 16, 2020

The current demand in the housing market isn’t expected to let up this winter.

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Fannie Mae Increases Growth Forecast

December 16, 2020

After third-quarter results were somewhat higher than projected, Fannie Mae slightly increases its 2020 forecast.

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FHA Loan Limits Increase for 2021

December 16, 2020

The FHA’s loan limit increase follows the FHFA increasing annual loan limits by 7.42%.

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Strong Market Could Get Stronger

December 16, 2020

The housing market is at its strongest in over a decade and could keep getting stronger.

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Credit Availability Rises

December 9, 2020

After falling to a six-year low, mortgage availability is back on the rise.

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Changes on the Horizon?

December 9, 2020

The change in presidency could also bring about change for real estate investors.

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Conforming Limits Rise Almost 7.5% in 2021

December 9, 2020

The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced new conforming loan limits for 2021.

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Mortgage Snapshot

December 2, 2020

Quick news from the world of mortgage lending.

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Vacation Homes Are Going Fast

December 2, 2020

Resort and vacation home sales are mirroring the fast pace of primary home sales.

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Biden Proposes First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

December 2, 2020

Though details aren’t yet clear, the president-elect promises a first-time homebuyer tax credit.

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Record Year for Origination Volume

November 24, 2020

Quarterly origination volume is expected to reach record levels across both purchase and refi.

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Loan Officer Commissions Increase

November 24, 2020

As loan officers see more volume, their commissions increase.

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