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How would the U.S. Department of the Treasury tweak the housing finance system to better serve consumers and promote homeownership?
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During the financial crisis and housing burst, an unprecedented number of homeowners felt the repercussions of having the mark of foreclosure, short sale, or bankruptcy on their credit report. Now 2.5 million consumers are set to potentially re-enter the market.
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What does the uptick mean for the future?
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With Freddie Mac's earning report coming right around the corner, what did the GSE's latest monthly volume summary hold for September?
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What factors do industry leaders polled at the Five Star Conference and Expo feel would best boost homeownership?
Read More »Ocwen’s Earnings Bring Welcome News in Q3
The recent earnings report for Ocwen reports positive trends, particularly in the servicing segment. What drives this change in fortune?
Read More »Picking Up Speed: Prices for Investment Housing Are Accelerating
Home prices for investment properties have increased in September, according to a recent report from HomeUnion.
Read More »The Bonus Benefit of These SFR Markets
Earlier this week DS News reported on the single-family rental markets identified with the right combination of high rental yields and low vacancy rates. But these aren’t the only markets holding a surprise for investors.
Read More »Directory Launched By American Mortgage Diversity Council
The American Mortgage Diversity Council, an independent organization comprised of industry leaders and advocates focused on shaping the diversity agenda for the mortgage industry, has launched its Diversity and Inclusion Directory.
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