Mortgage credit availability decreased in January according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology. The MCAI fell by 0.9% to 124.8 in January. A decline in the MCAI indicates that lending standards are tightening, while increases in the index are ...
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New data from Realtor.com showed that Miami, New York, and Los Angeles lead in interest migration as Canada remains the top source of international traffic despite a declining share. The post...
The Affordable Housing Program grants will fund 53 projects and more than 3,700 homes across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Colorado, and New Mexico. The post FHLB Dallas Awards $73.5M...
A new Redfin analysis finds that for the first time since 2019, more Americans are fleeing high-flood-risk areas than moving in, driven by soaring insurance rates, rising home costs, and climate...
By lowering affordable housing targets for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the FHFA could block as many as 177,000 families from achieving homeownership, advocates say. The post Consumer, Civil Rights...
Upon completion of the sale, MCS will continue to operate the MCS Commercial, MCS Residential, and MCS Government Services businesses, along with the associated sub brands of each of those...
Despite the downgrade, Fannie Mae’s stock gained slightly this week as the GSE navigates CEO turnover, workforce reductions, and questions over its long-term structure. The post Zacks Downgrades...
Realtor.com’s half-century housing study shows how the tech revolution reshaped U.S. housing, creating million-dollar coastal markets and leaving former factory towns behind. The post 50 Years of...
As key inflation reports remain delayed, Goolsbee warns that the Fed should move carefully on rate cuts until the economic picture becomes clearer. The post Chicago Fed’s Goolsbee Signals...
A new Redfin report showed that as more homeowners list and properties remain on the market, the pool of current inventory is growing; however, in an effort to reduce inventory, some builders are...
Despite widespread gains, ATTOM’s latest data reveals that lower-priced Opportunity Zones lagged behind, highlighting ongoing disparities in housing market recovery. The post Opportunity Zones...
September data shows luxury prices dipping slightly, and listings lingering longer on the market, signaling a gradual normalization after years of record-breaking activity. The post Luxury Housing...
With reserves at $2.8 trillion and balance sheet runoff ending, the Fed’s $125 billion injection marks a turning point in its tightening cycle. The post Fed Injects $125B Into Banking System as...
The New York Fed reports that household debt increased by $197 billion in Q3 2025, even as delinquency rates held steady thanks to strong home equity and disciplined lending. The post U.S....
A letter from the Council of FHLBanks expressed strong support for FHFA’s modernization agenda and urged continued reform to help the System deliver on its housing mission. The post FHLBanks Back...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has released a new report that revealed the share of completed foreclosure prevention activities in August, along with trends in loan modification...
Some may believe that baby boomers had an easier time becoming homeowners than later generations; however, according to recent LendingTree research, a sizable portion of boomers are choosing to...
With housing costs still high and mortgage rates stubbornly elevated, typical down payments remain steady but far above pre-2020 norms. The post Down Payments Hold Steady as Affordability...
“America’s housing market is defined right now by caution,” said Chen Zhao, Head of Economics Research at Redfin. “Buyers are walking away from deals more often, sometimes due to affordability...
The Trump administration’s removal of FHFA watchdog Joe Allen has sparked alarm from critics over the independence of regulators overseeing America’s housing finance system. The post Report: Trump...
While President Trump insists inflation is no longer a concern, Treasury data shows price growth remains stubbornly above the Fed’s 2% goal, with housing and energy still driving costs. The post...
