One of the biggest factors people with families consider when choosing a new home is what the environment will be like for their children as they grow. To help this decision process, LendingTree has created a new report that found the best, and worst, metropolitan areas to raise a family. While any number of factors can influence the decision on where to settle, such as the ...
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A new article authored by Matt Young, SVP of Sales at Enact Mortgage Insurance, details the complex process of buying your first home in this economic environment, as many first-time buyers feel...
With more than half of U.S. borrowers locked into sub-4% rates, policymakers say mortgage portability could potentially improve affordability and increase housing supply—but how would it work? The...
According to a recent research paper authored by Benjamin K. Couillard, one of the primary causes of declining birth rates within the U.S.—one of many countries with historically low figures—is...
Franco Terango of Certainty Home Lending discusses how delivering constructive feedback with empathy can turn independence into impact. The post How Tough Conversations Help Loan Officers Reach...
NAR’s latest quarterly report shows a majority of metros posting year-over-year gains, even as sales lag, supply remains tight, and affordability lingers near record lows. The post Most Metro...
Lenders have significantly altered their customer service practices, according to J.D. Power's 2025 U.S. Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study, while new mortgage origination volumes are rising...
Realtor.com data shows inventory rising across all major regions and metros, while soft demand, slower sales, and growing price cuts point to a housing market losing steam. The post Housing Supply...
Homes on the market that are selling are taking even more time to find buyers, who remain cautious about high housing costs and unstable economic conditions, according to recent Redfin...
The report details internal fallout at Fannie Mae, concerns over data-sharing, and escalating political criticism directed at FHFA Director Bill Pulte. The post Executives Who Challenged Fannie...
Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Freedom Mortgage President of Residential Servicing David Sheeler, as he shares insights on leadership, loss mitigation, and preparing servicing teams...
According to First American's latest 2025 forecast, "The 2025 housing market is poised to make strides forward—offering progress, but still far from perfection." The post U.S. Home Supply Forecast...
Patrick Kehoe, EVP of Product Management at Messagepoint, Inc., detailed his professional insight surrounding mortgage servicing, originations, borrower trends, and more after the release of J.D....
Federal Home Loan Banks are expanding mortgage liquidity and community lending through $14.6 billion in 2024 acquisitions, with Acquired Member Asset (AMA) Programs at the forefront of recent...
Foreclosure activity continued its steady upward trend in October, the eighth straight month of year-over-year increases, as foreclosure starts and completed foreclosures were up significantly...
At a time when President Donald Trump is attempting to increase authority over the central bank, Raphael Bostic, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will retire at the end of his...
Research from the Atlanta Fed explores how long-term Treasury yields, not Fed policy, are the key drivers behind today’s stubbornly high mortgage rates. The post Fed Cuts, Higher Mortgage Rates:...
Safeguard Properties’ annual National Property Preservation Conference returns November 17–19, bringing together servicers, regulators, tech innovators, and field services leaders for three days...
Rising unemployment and limited housing support are leaving millions of Americans priced out of homes and living with family, according to new data from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing...
Fannie Mae’s latest updates shift focus from credit scores to a comprehensive evaluation of borrower risk factors, while offering enforcement relief for certain undisclosed non-mortgage debt. The...
The greatest days of the year to buy a home are highlighted in ATTOM's annual report, and according to the survey, two late-year months feature the lowest premiums for buyers and the best overall...
