Fannie Mae reported Friday that its Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased 3.7 points to 92 in May, just missing the survey high set in May 2018. The biggest reported increase was 13% in the “Good Time to Buy” ...
Read More »Partnership Announced Between Two Tech Companies
Two technology companies in the housing industry announced a partnership. LenderClose has integrated Simplifile, which functions as an electronic liaison between lenders and county recording offices. Simplifile has deployed its e-recording platform in 50% of all U.S. recording jurisdictions and ...
Read More »New AI, Technology Initiative Aimed to Transform Borrower, Lender Experience
Sagent Lending Technologies announced today an initiative to transform the borrower and the lender experience through Microsoft Azure. Sagent will leverage the potential of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and cognitive services available on Azure that will provide a ...
Read More »The March of For-Sale Housing Inventory
After being below four months’ supply in March, is housing inventory finally on the rise? How quick are available homes selling in the current market?
Read More »A Snapshot of Mortgage Market Performance
The number of homeowners eligible for refinancing jumped as mortgages rates fell. Click through to learn how else the mortgage market is changing according to a new report.
Read More »Technology Companies in The Housing Industry Partner
Two technology companies in the housing industry announced a new partnership. Iowa-based LenderClose has integrated Simplifile, which functions as an electronic liaison between lenders and county recording offices. Simplifile has deployed its e-recording platform in 50% of all U.S. recording ...
Read More »The Week Ahead: GSEs Prepare to Launch UMBS
How will the GSEs' combined bond impact the mortgage industry? Other items to watch in The Week Ahead include Ellie Mae’s Millennial Tracker and CoreLogic’s Home Price Insights report.
Read More »Checking in on Condo Delinquency Rates
Mortgages more than 90 days past due fell below 1%, but serious delinquency rates are still a concern for mortgages originated more than a decade ago.
Read More »California-Based Mortgage Provider Hires Former Goldman Sachs Executive
Consolidated Analytics, a provider of mortgage services, announced the appointment of Josh Fuchs as SVP of product development and sales for its residential valuations division. In this role, Fuchs will drive the vision, innovation, execution and adoption of new real ...
Read More »Temporary Extension Granted for National Flood Insurance Program
How long does the NFIP have until the program expires? And what happens if an extension is not reached?
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