Airbnb wins big mortgage support, but loses Detroit
Hosts can now report their home sharing income when applying for refinancing
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 8
How the budget deal will impact real estate
A $300 billion boost in federal spending would inject $20 billion into infrastructure, presumably increasing construction
Churchill Mortgage's 'pre-underwriting' program helps homebuyers compete
'Certified' buyers get a head start on securing funding and may have a leg up with sellers
by Gill South Feb 8
Deutsche Bank hit with housing discrimination lawsuit
National Fair Housing Alliance accuses German banking and financial behemoth of neglecting foreclosed properties in minority neighborhoods
Should real estate fear the stock market tumble?
The impact may be more psychological than material, and when confidence is shaken, we turn to the stability of housing.
2017 saw fewest foreclosure starts in nearly two decades
New Black Knight report finds that hurricanes didn’t totally ruin last year’s mortgage performance
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
NAR lobbies for 'Mortgage Choice Act' in support of affiliated lenders
Legislation would 'enhance competition' by putting smaller firms on a level playing field, trade group argues
Mortgage financing should be plentiful this year
Loan applications are increasing vigorously, while lenders are opening the spigots
by Lew Sichelman Feb 5
OMB Director and Legislative Affairs Director Give Press Briefing
The office will no longer be able to pursue and penalize those who discriminate against mortgage borrowers
by Teke Wiggin Feb 2
The battle between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and PHH is over
The DC Court of Appeals overturned the agency's $109 million fine of PHH Mortgage Corporation, but says CFPB is constitutional.
by Marian McPherson Feb 1
For Sale sign
Attom Data Solutions study reveals an average 29.7% ROI in 2017
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 1
Opendoor CEO Eric Wu
Opendoor CEO Eric Wu shares his vision for the startup, which includes 'title, mortgage, home service and so on.'
by Emma Hinchliffe Jan 30
Capital Connect at ICNY 18
Find out in our recap of ICNY 2018's Capital Connect session
Mortgage rates rose again this week
And they might keep climbing ...
What agents should know about mortgages in 2018
Help your clients find the loan that benefits them most
by Rick Guerrero Jan 25
These states have the highest (and lowest) mortgage debt
Buyers in coastal states with high home prices and low inventory experienced the greatest increase in mortgage debt in 2017
by Marian McPherson Jan 24