Understanding mortgage broker bond claims
Why people file and how to avoid them
by Vic Lance 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
Average monthly mortgage payments trail historical norms
New data from Black Knight shows principal, interest at 21 percent of gross monthly income
by Erik Pisor 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
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
6 vital questions to ask your lender
Getting the answers will prevent a sale evaporating days before closing
by Tony Davis 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
Pending home sales hit 9-year high
NAR’s data for June show strong sales, list prices and buyer interest
by Amy Tankersley Jun 30
Do mortgage loan servicers need stricter regulatory oversight?
White paper calls for operational, capital and liquidity requirements for loan servicers
by Amy Tankersley Jun 29
Occupancy fraud poses threat to mortgage lenders, real estate agents and buyers alike
LexisNexis report highlights spike in mortgage applications misrepresented as first-residence loans
by Amy Tankersley Jun 29
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
Opinion: Change is the new normal for mortgage professionals
Opinion
Market demand and regulatory requirements are simply going to be part of the equation moving forward
by Patrick Stone 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