Case-Shiller Index keeps breaking records as HPI growth curbs pace
S&P CoreLogic's report also showed that first-time homebuyers are being impacted most by rising prices, since prices in the lower end of the market are rising more quickly than other tiers
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
Home prices grew in May as mortgage rates, inventory rose
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index and FHFA House Price Index showed 'no relief' for homebuyers hoping for falling home prices as mortgage rates remain elevated
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
New-home sales enjoy big spring rally after signs of wear in February
Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 8.8% in March, a reflection of the beginning of a busy homebuyer season. New-home sales rose 8.3% year over year, according to the US Census Bureau
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 23
NAR settlement may disrupt mortgage partner agent programs
If homebuyers are no longer willing to pay full commissions to agents, what happens to lender programs that incentivize consumers to work with partner real estate agents?
by Matt Carter Mar 18
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
Lawmakers are demanding a federal investigation in the wake of a CNN analysis that concluded the nation's largest credit union denied more than 50% of Black mortgage applicants in 2022
by Matt Carter Jan 12
First-timers 'significantly' less satisfied with mortgage lenders
Homebuyers don't just want good rates. They want lenders to solve problems that will keep them from getting to the closing table, annual JD Power mortgage customer satisfaction survey finds
by Matt Carter Nov 16
Survey: Mortgage lenders missing chance to build trust with borrowers
JD Power warns that the mortgage customer experience is increasingly commoditized, with few lenders finding the right formula to be seen as trusted advisers
by Matt Carter Nov 10
Military credit union sails past $1B in mortgage closings
Navy Federal Credit Union has record first quarter, expects purchase volume to smash records in 2015
by Amy Tankersley Apr 6