The MBA reports the performance of serviced loans nationwide remained relatively flat in November, despite the forbearance rate for Ginnie Mae loans increasing for the fourth straight month.
Read More »Fannie Mae: Markets May Not Recover Until 2024
The GSE’s Economic & Strategic Research Group predicts the economy will experience recessionary conditions starting during the first quarter of 2023. Here’s what else their latest forecast suggests.
Read More »Mortgage Subservicing: Finding the Right Fit
A panel of experts explores the state of subservicing: how to find the right subservicing partner, how the industry landscape is changing, and what critical considerations need to be top of mind.
Read More »Share of Homebuyers Migrating From Home Metros Nears Record High
According to a new report, the share of Redfin users moving away from their home metro is nearing a record high as 6%-plus mortgage rates and inflation continue to cut into homebuyers' budgets.
Read More »Biden-Harris Admin Sets Ambitious Goals to Combat Homelessness
After halting a rapid rise in homelessness, the Biden-Harris administration has announced plans to reduce homelessness 25% by 2025, announced as part of its annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress.
Read More »Mortgage Purchase Apps Up by Double Digits, Demand Remains Low
According to a new report from Redfin, mortgage-purchase applications and the Homebuyer Demand Index have both increased significantly since bottoming out in October. However, homebuying demand remains much lower compared to a year ago.
Read More »November Brought Minor Relief to Affordability
A combination of declining home values and lower mortgage rates brought down average mortgage payments by $100.
Read More »Survey Examines Risk, Compliance Concerns
According to the latest Wolters Kluwer Regulatory & Risk Management Indicator survey, data reveals regulatory change management as a key challenge.
Read More »Keeping Ahead of Climate Change
Jeff Schott of EarthvisionZ shares his thoughts on improving efficiencies within the risk assessment industry, and what challenges lie ahead in 2023.
Read More »Opportunity Amid Adversity
Jim Albertelli of Voxtur explains four ways the industry can collectively drive innovation and change during these leaner times.
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