Affordability improved for the second straight month in July as the typical homebuyer’s mortgage payment fell slightly, while moderating home-price growth could motivate buyers who've halted their home search to return in coming months. Click here to see more details of MBA's latest Purchase Applications Payment Index.
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As homebuyers nationwide continue to navigate the U.S. housing market, Realtor.com’s new report on all-cash trends, “Cash Is King: Trends in All-Cash Home Sales,” has revealed the top six metros...
A 25-basis point rate cut from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)at Wednesday’s meeting, with the chances pegged at more than 95%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool and several economists....
Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chair, is asking the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau (CFPB) to keep intact the agency’s “open banking” rule....
Mortgage giant Fannie Mae has announced the promotion of seasoned industry experts to lead the Single-Family business and General Counsel's office, who offer nearly 40 years of combined experience...
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“Inflation edged higher in September, just as the Federal Reserve prepares to lower interest rates again next week in an effort to support a cooling labor market," said Sam Williamson, Senior...
According to recent data from Realtor.com, the "lock-in effect" may lessen over time when homeowners are forced to sell despite their extremely low mortgage rates due to life events including...
Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, has echoed JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s earlier comments that the collapse of two US companies could be a sign of wider problems in the...
A new report from the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD) warns that New York City could see a major wave of affordable housing losses in the coming years as long-term...
While there is a general consensus that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its October meeting, any move that it makes will be done without the insight from the government data it...
The nation’s distressed property market saw notable movement in Q3 2025, with foreclosure and REO auction activity hitting multi-quarter highs even as buyer engagement showed signs of cooling,...
Home prices rose for the 27th straight month while inventory hit a five-year high, signaling a stabilizing housing market, with Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist, noting that "Improving housing...
After years of rapid equity growth, new data from ATTOM shows a gradual cooling across most states, with fewer homeowners sitting on deep equity. The post Equity Levels Cool in Q3 With Underwater...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer some far-off futuristic concept—it is already changing how we work in mortgage servicing. From an industry perspective, we are focused on the same goals:...
The state-created Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) plan serves as insurance of last resort for some homeowners, but wildfires, floods, and severe storms are taking their toll not just...
Fannie Mae has announced new leadership roles for three key existing leaders at the GSE. “We are pleased to announce new leadership roles for three key senior executives, including Peter...
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Two major lending organizations, the Community Home Lenders of America and the Independent Community Bankers of America, have urged federal housing officials to take immediate action to help lower...
Home equity lending is rising, and Wall Street is taking notice. Lenders who were part of the Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2025 Home Equity Lending Study expect 7% year-over-year growth for home...
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) projects that 30-year fixed mortgage rates will remain roughly between 6% and 6.5% through the end of 2028, a prospect that would keep affordability...
