“While loan portfolio delinquencies for Fitch-rated bank and non-bank servicers were stable for the third consecutive quarter, the impact of four consecutive quarters of new foreclosure filings post-moratoria is now being felt in new REO volume,” said Fitch Director Richard Koch.
Read More »2022 Home Sale Profits Top 50%
“It seems pretty likely that home seller profits peaked for this cycle in 2022,” said Rick Sharga, EVP of Market Intelligence at ATTOM.
Read More »Mortgage, Delinquencies Snapshot as 2022 Wrapped Up
According to Black Knight, mortgage delinquencies were up seven basis points month-over-month but down 9% year-over-year. Also, prepayments fell for the third straight month.
Read More »Biden Administration Takes Action to Promote Renters, Affordability
In order to further the principles of fair housing, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced new actions to increase fairness in the rental market.
Read More »Insurance Companies Expected to Increase Risk Tolerances
“U.S. insurers expect to increase their tolerance for risk even as market volatility remains elevated and higher quality assets are finally offering more compelling yields,” said Woody Bradford, CEO and Chair of the Board for Conning.
Read More »Housing Market Potential Drops 17% YoY
“The steep annual decline in market potential was largely a result of higher mortgage rates, which prevent both buyers and sellers from jumping into the market,” said Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American Financial Corporation.
Read More »2023 Renovate/Repair Spending to Pull Back; Still Projected to Top $45B
The amount consumers are set to spend on home renovations or repairs is set to slide for the first time in a few years. Click through for more.
Read More »GSE Economist: Housing Activity to be Limited by Rates, Home Prices
"There are economic signals pointing to recession but also signs that a 'soft landing' may be in the offing," said Doug Duncan, SVP and Chief Economist, Fannie Mae.
Read More »HUD to Adjust Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Rules
The rule expands upon HUD’s previous policy, implementing opportunities for transparency and accountability while bolstering economic equity for American families.
Read More »Rent Rises Faster Than Home Prices; Still More Affordable Option
This news comes even as rents have risen faster than home prices over the last year in about half of the country.
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