Issuance of residential mortgage-backed securities in Q3 2017 has jumped up a huge amount over the same period last year, according to Moody’s.
Read More »Title Insurers Look Forward to Strong 2018
Fitch Ratings has released a new 2018 Outlook forecasting good things for the title insurance industry next year, thanks in part to rising home prices. However, a downtick in mortgage originations may hamper revenue growth.
Read More »Rising House Prices Trail Pre-Housing Bubble Levels
Home prices have been on the rise in many markets, spurred by inventory shortages and lower interest rates. But how do real home prices compare to where prices were at before the bubble and the Recession?
Read More »HUD Relief Coming to Florida and Texas, But When?
With thousands of uninsured or underinsured homeowners trying to rebuild after this year’s natural disasters, how is HUD’s grant money being disbursed, and what does it mean for those affected?
Read More »Trump Nominates Goodfriend for Fed Board
Marvin Goodfriend has been a vocal critic of the Fed’s handling of the 2008 financial crisis, and has called for more Congressional oversight.
Read More »After Long Night, Senate Passes Tax Reform
After hours of discussion on the Senate floor, early Saturday morning the United States Senate secured the 50 votes needed to pass its tax bill. The vote was a close 51-49.
Read More »Tackling Today’s Top Legal and Servicing Challenges
Caren Castle, Senior Mortgage Servicing Attorney, The Wolf Firm talks about lessons from 2017 and for the future. From emergent digital solutions to responding to natural disasters, Castle emphasizes the importance of preparation and communication.
Read More »Ginnie Mae’s Bright Future
The House Financial Services Committee grilled Ginnie Mae’s Michael Bright on the challenges and concerns that face the agency, from e-mortgages to natural disasters.
Read More »Is It Hot in Here?
Ten years after the financial crisis, a new report shows many of the nation’s housing markets not only heating up, but hitting new highs.
Read More »Does the Internet Cut Costs for Out-of-Town Buyers?
The internet is a treasure trove of housing market information for buyers, but are they really making full use of those resources? Find out what a new study has to say.
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