The week in industry hires and promotions: July 13-17
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Jul 18
Nexera Holding aims to ‘disrupt’ traditional mortgage industry with process automation, streamlined consumer communication
Nexera launches consumer-direct and wholesale lending platforms to increase transparency and efficiency
by Amy Tankersley Jul 16
MBA: Loan applications for new homes sluggish this summer
Trade group survey sees increase of just 1 percent in June after decreasing 9 percent in May
by Amy Tankersley Jul 16
Refi boom could be going bust, says Ellie Mae
Mortgage originations top lenders’ loan inventory for first time since last fall
by Amy Tankersley Jul 15
Want stable home values? Go west, young man
SmartAsset analysis shows many cities in Western states have experienced steady home values and local economies in the last 2 decades
by Amy Tankersley Jul 14
CoreLogic: Jobs are up and foreclosures are down
CoreLogic analysis of delinquent mortgages and defaults shows borrowers are gainfully employed and staying current on their loans
by Amy Tankersley Jul 14
Fannie Mae's HOME app guides buyers through homebuying process
Free mobile app features mortgage loan calculators, educational resources and more
by Amy Tankersley Jul 13
Trulia survey indicates dream of homeownership may give some millennials nightmares
Student loan repayments hinder college grads’ ability to save for down payment, while millennials without degrees face mixed prospects for homeownership
by Amy Tankersley Jul 13
The week in industry hires and promotions: July 6-10
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Jul 11
Are millennials growing up?
Endeavor America Loan Services says its data suggests millennials are maturing and could shape the next mortgage boom
by Amy Tankersley Jul 10
Real estate agents and brokers ponder real-world application of TRID
Agents and brokers tell CFPB they support moving implementation deadline but still have concerns about disclosure timing requirements and software issues
by Amy Tankersley Jul 10
When it comes to real estate, location is important -- but so is timing
Zillow’s Breakeven Horizon analysis shows that one buyer’s decision to purchase at one point in time can yield totally different financial gains for another buyer who purchases later
by Amy Tankersley Jul 9
Financial meltdowns abroad push down US mortgage rates
Freddie Mac survey shows rates holding steady around 4 percent as investors eye financial crises in Greece and China
by Amy Tankersley Jul 9
HUD report shows housing market recovery slowdown
National Housing Market Conditions report for 1Q paints bleaker picture than other recent market reports
by Amy Tankersley Jul 8
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