NAR pushes CFPB to clear up muddy compliance issues heading into TRID
In comment letter regarding new effective date, trade group seeks formal trial implementation period, clarification of other aspects of closing process
by Amy Tankersley Jul 8
39 months of home price increases … and counting
CoreLogic says home prices increased more than 6 percent in the last year, and could increase another 5 percent by this time next year
by Amy Tankersley Jul 7
Seller’s market sizzles this summer, according to Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae’s June 2015 National Housing Survey sets new records for optimism in housing market thanks to strong supply and increasing rent prices
by Amy Tankersley Jul 7
Money Anxiety Index shows consumer financial anxiety has improved -- slightly
Survey says consumers are still battling financial stress and worry, but how is that affecting their housing market outlook?
by Amy Tankersley Jul 6
Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows high rates, international volatility
Interest rates are at their highest levels since last fall as economists eye Greek crisis and Fed's expected rate hike
by Amy Tankersley Jul 6
The week in industry hires and promotions: June 29-July 2
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Jul 3
SoFi says ‘so what?’ to traditional mortgage lending
Nonbank lender specializes in offering jumbo loans to early-stage professionals with unique financial circumstances
by Amy Tankersley Jul 2
World Economic Forum report: Lenders are having ‘Uber moment’
Traditional lenders should embrace fintech disruption to solve customer pain points -- or be left behind
by Amy Tankersley Jul 2
Mortgage and refi activity drop
MBA survey finds some interest rates climbed to their highest levels since last fall
by Amy Tankersley Jul 1
Average US home price nudges up to $248,000
Black Knight’s Home Price Index for April shows 10 metros hit new price peaks
by Amy Tankersley Jun 30
The week in industry hires and promotions: June 22-26
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Jun 27
Harvard’s annual housing report tells ‘tale of 2 markets’
Homeownership is at 20-year low, but ongoing recovery efforts are driving a more positive outlook
by Amy Tankersley Jun 26
Mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures persist in May
Black Knight offers early look at May mortgage data, and it’s not good news
by Amy Tankersley Jun 26
CFPB proposes moving TRID rule effective date to Oct. 3
Bureau seeks comment on proposal to move implementation date after admitting ‘administrative error,’ but some in the industry are still skeptical of this explanation
by Amy Tankersley Jun 25
Good news and bad news about rising home prices
Sale prices are steadily climbing, but the trend may impede future buyers who may be priced out of the market
by Amy Tankersley Jun 24
Zillow Mortgage connects buyers with lenders
Mortgage division of online real estate marketplace features custom loan quotes, loan calculators and much more
by Amy Tankersley Jun 23