The continued imbalance between supply and demand is deterring some buyers in a market where home prices are seeing an inordinate spike, primarily in lower density neighborhoods with more living space.
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Historically, retention has been viewed as a sales or origination function, but the truth is, servicing is the single most consistent and enduring touchpoint homeowners have with a lender. The...
Strong and timely claims recovery reduces advances and curtailments, lowers servicing costs, supports MSR value, and can be the difference between profit and loss, especially on FHA/VA/USDA...
New Redfin data showed that active listings of homes for sale fell month-over-month in August. This represents the largest seasonally adjusted decline since June 2023, as sluggish demand continues...
The “Strengthening Housing Supply Act” would authorize the use of Community Development Block Grant funds to support the development of affordable housing and establish a maximum limit for...
New MBA data revealed that home purchase applications to buy newly constructed properties remained higher than last year, and although the monthly pace of applications slowed from July, Joel Kan,...
In a regulatory filing, Freddie Mac made clear that Michael Hutchins’ status as interim CEO and President of the GSE will continue until a successor is selected. The post Hutchins Agrees to Extend...
MortgagePoint’s quarterly Q&A feature with Freedom Mortgage CEO Stanley C. Middleman answering five topical questions. For this installment, Middleman discusses the evolving mortgage servicing...
While home prices near record highs and mortgage rates remain elevated, new Redfin data suggests housing costs could return to “normal” by 2030 if home-price growth stabilizes and mortgage rates...
The Servicing Excellence Awards were created to honor the outstanding achievements of mortgage servicers across the industry driving stewardship and compliance, delivering seamless portfolio...
New data shows shifts in loan performance for homeowners and lenders. Here's a look at regional trends, and where delinquencies may be heading. The post Q2 Snapshot: Signs of Mortgage Delinquency...
From automated valuations to marketing bots, tech is staking its claim, but is everyone convinced that the hype matches the reality? A new report weighs in. The post Embracing AI in Real Estate:...
The HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act will require the Secretaries of HUD, the USDA, and the VA to establish a memorandum of understanding to share relevant housing-related research and...
A new ATTOM report reveals that, after years of strong gains, market conditions are cutting into returns and challenging investor strategies. The post Q2 2025 Home-Flipping Profits Eroded Amid...
Zillow data reveals that, as hopeful homebuyers' recent run of gaining purchasing power has been cut short, many sellers pulled back from the housing market in August, in response to lackluster...
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto has written a letter to FHFA Director Bill Pulte, urging him to commit publicly to ensuring that the Federal Home Loan Bank System delivers on its promises to help...
According to the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity, traditional jobless reports may mask a harsher truth: could many more Americans than expected be stuck in survival mode? The post...
A new study examines typical homeowner savings due to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap after passage of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The post Which U.S. Households...
According to the Realtor.com 2025 Best Time to Buy Report, one particular week will be the year's "sweet spot" for home shoppers, as buyers may see more active listings than at the start of the...
At the upcoming Five Star Conference in Dallas, the Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award will recognize the individual who has left an indelible impact on the industry over the course of their careers,...
According to data from the MBA’s Mortgage Applications Survey, homebuyers and existing owners may finally catch a break: lower rates, eased standards and more lender willingness are creating...
