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Existing-Home Sales Jump as Homebuyers Adjust to Economic Conditions
"Homebuyers are slowly entering the market," said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. "Mortgage rates have not changed much, but more inventory and choices are releasing pent-up housing demand." The...
The Week Ahead: Mapping Out the Mortgage Servicing Space
The Legal League Spring Servicer Summit returns to Dallas on March 25-26, bringing together mortgage lending and servicing professionals, GSE execs, government entities, and Legal League members...
Fed Housing Agencies Begin Office Closures and Layoffs
This week, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the FHFA have joined the trend of government downsizing prioritized by the Trump administration, ramping up efforts to close government offices and...
Gross Profits on Home Flips on the Rise
“While home flippers still seemed to be having difficulty timing the market for big profits, their margins at least stopped going in the wrong direction,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM. The post...
Commercial & Multifamily Mortgage Debt Climbed by Trillions in Q4
The most recent mortgage report from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that the amount of outstanding commercial and multifamily mortgage debt at the end of 2024 was ticking higher compared...
Homebuyers Reveal Generational Trends & Preferences
A new ServiceLink study showed that many Americans—no matter the age—are facing homebuying hurdles but remain eager to enter the housing market. The post Homebuyers Reveal Generational Trends &...
HUD Speeds Up the Disaster Recovery Process
New Departmental actions will ensure the efficient delivery of critical funding for communities impacted by natural disasters. The post HUD Speeds Up the Disaster Recovery Process first appeared...
Lagging Multifamily Permits Hindering Asking Rents
The February rent report from Realtor.com states that although rents have been declining for over a year, low multifamily permits activity is causing rents to rise, as Danielle Hale, Chief...
How Many Homes Lack Flood Insurance?
“Standard home insurance doesn’t cover floods, including storm surges from hurricanes and tropical storms,” said LendingTree Content Writer and licensed insurance agent Rob Bhatt. “You have to...
Fed Holds Rates Steady as U.S. Adjusts to Economic Changes
The FOMC has made the decision to maintain interest rates at its most recent meeting. So, what can American homebuyers anticipate in 2025? Experts weigh in on the most recent action here. The post...
Voices of Velocity 2025: Eric Delgado
MCM Capital Director Eric Delgado, panelist at the Velocity 2025 conference in Dallas, shares his views on diversifying business opportunities and shares his personal highlights from the recent...
Mortgage Insurance Defects on the Rise
“The sharp rise in insurance defects, combined with fluctuations in key underwriting categories, reinforces the need for lenders to stay agile in their quality control efforts,” said Nick Volpe,...
HUD and Interior Department Partner on Affordable Housing Initiative
The Joint Task Force on Federal Land for Housing, launched by HUD and the Department of the Interior, will identify underutilized federal lands to consider for residential development and increase...
Wealthy Renters More Common as Homebuying Costs Hinder Americans
Because the cost of buying a home has increased more than the cost of renting in recent years, many wealthy Americans are opting for leases rather than mortgages, as near-7% mortgage rates allow...
U.S. Forbearances Moderate as Loan Workouts Increase
Marina Walsh, CMB, MBA's VP of Industry Analysis, revealed that while the number of loans in forbearance decreased in February, the anticipated total of loan workouts and forbearances increased...
How Is the D.C. Rental Market Weathering Mass Federal Layoffs?
A new study examines the impact of the Trump administration’s federal job cuts and return-to-office mandates on the D.C. rental market. The post How Is the D.C. Rental Market Weathering Mass...
Black Homeownership Makes Gains, But Still Lags Behind Other Cohorts
Although more Americans of all races are becoming homeowners, Black homebuyers continue to face significant challenges. Despite having the largest annual increase of any racial group, the Black...
Homeowners Have Gained Nearly $300B in Home Equity
“Housing equity growth slowed in 2024 versus 2020-2023 due to moderating price appreciation, but homeowners maintain substantial equity gains from prior years, preserving their strong financial...
Increased Mortgage Credit Availability Offering Buyers More Options
For the third straight month in February, mortgage credit availability rose to its highest level since March 2023. In this new report, Joel Kan, VP and Deputy Chief Economist at MBA, examines the...
The Importance of Flood Insurance Education
Even after securing financing and preparing for closing on a home, buyers who wish to purchase in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) may still face difficulties because they are unable to move...