A serious dearth of inventory and elevated real estate prices continue to make the prospect of home shopping and homebuying too daunting for a majority of Americans today, according to Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). In fact, consumers' ...
Read More »MGIC Names New SVP Product Strategy
The company's President says Mike Jacobson's promotion will further enhance development of mortgage credit risk distribution strategies and much more.
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For the first time in months, home prices failed to hit record highs—that and several more market indicators suggest a slowly turning tide.
Read More »Mortgage Forbearance Volumes Drop
Some 340,000 COVID-related plans are slated for extension or removal this month, say researchers tracking weekly loan performance stats.
Read More »Cenlar FSB Announces Chief Information Security Officer Hire
Representatives from the mortgage subservicer say Jason Shockey "brings an impressive depth of cybersecurity knowledge to the role."
Read More »Increased Equity a Buffer for Struggling Borrowers
The home price surge led to a large increase in equity-rich households, and that could mean fewer foreclosures as forbearances expire.
Read More »Freddie Mac Names New HR Head, Chief Diversity Officer
Personnel-management veteran Dionne Wallace Oakley says she and her team will seek to address issues important to both the company and nation.
Read More »Americans’ Homeownership Hopes Endure
Prospective borrowers might be discouraged by the state of today's market, yet a growing number report plans to buy in 2021.
Read More »Helping Servicers, Borrowers Assess Weather Risk
Local-level intel about climate-related dangers could better position mortgage professionals to respond to disaster and protect borrowers.
Read More »Phyllis Fong Named FHFA’s Acting Inspector General
The agency's Acting Director Sandra Thompson says the appointment will enable the regulator to more effectively execute its mission.
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