CDC extends national eviction moratorium to June 30
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the extension is in the best interest of the public's health as coronavirus cases are on the uptick
by Marian McPherson Mar 29
Share of mortgages in forbearance dropped 3 points at end of February
The overall decline of mortgage loans in forbearance was led by Ginnie Mae loans, which dropped by 7 basis points from the previous week to 7.28% of loans in forbearance
27 real estate execs sign letter supporting Biden stimulus package
The letter called on legislative leaders to pass President Biden's American Rescue Plan, which includes another stimulus check and faster vaccine rollout
by Marian McPherson Feb 25
Fannie Mae: Economy will expand nearly 7% in 2021
Fannie Mae upgraded its full-year 2021 real GDP growth but cautioned that rising inflation and interest rates could be a risk in the near future
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18
Mortgage applications increase for fourth time in 5 weeks
Mortgage applications and refinance applications increased during the week ending Dec. 11, 2020, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly survey
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
Mortgage applications drop 5.1%
The decline in loan application activity may be a result of rising coronavirus cases in many states, as well as the delay of a new government-issued stimulus package
A change to the CARES Act threatens Realtors: NAR
National Association of Realtors President Vince Malta is calling on Congress to provide more funding for small business loan programs created by the CARES Act
by Patrick Kearns Apr 14
About half of US small businesses have not paid full April rent
About 30% of survey respondents said they did not make a rent or mortgage payment in April, and 20% said they made a partial payment, according to a poll by Alignable
How to be the expert your clients need right now
With a sea of agents conducting business online, how can you stand out from the crowd? Rise above fear, build community and be the leader your clients need. Here's how
by Victoria Kennedy Apr 7
Stimulus package could create 'chaos' in mortgage industry
A coalition of real estate and banking trade groups is calling on Congress to help banks with liquidity as they allow homeowners to forbear their mortgage payments
by Patrick Kearns Apr 6
EXIT Realty is giving its agents their own 'stimulus package'
The real estate franchisor's package includes tools and training to prepare agents for the upcoming months
by Patrick Kearns Apr 2
Stimulus package likely to include unemployment for agents
The deal appears to provide direct payment assistance, expand unemployment and generate small business loans
by Patrick Kearns Mar 25