On Tuesday, the The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will release their latest New Residential Sales report. Here's what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »DS5: Managing Employee Engagement Amid COVID Challenges
In this week's episode of DS5: Inside the Industry, Laura Escobar, President of Eagle Home Mortgage discusses how companies can stay connected with their employees, especially during this challenging time.
Read More »Housing Market Potential Finds Its Footing Despite Pandemic
Analysts say homebuying momentum was driven by the combined impact of lower mortgage rates and a continued increase in annual household income.
Read More »The Ticking Clock of Mortgage Delinquency
The U.S. serious delinquency rate is expected to quadruple in 2021, researchers say. If that becomes reality, millions of homeowners could be at risk without additional government programs and support.
Read More »The Changing Face of Distressed Property Auctions
This story originally appeared in the August edition of DS News. Distressed home sales are square pegs that don’t fit well into the round hole of the retail housing market, a reality that has been highlighted by the recent economic ...
Read More »COVID Relief’s ‘Unanticipated Side Effect’ in the MBS Market
While investors in mortgage-backed securities could be negatively impacted, sources from within several major banks defended the use of a loophole that could generate strong profits.
Read More »‘Online Buyers’ Contribute to Growing Home Sales
Following challenges related to low inventory, home prices are bouncing back. The report reflects the “remarkable recovery” of the housing in the eye of the pandemic.
Read More »FHFA: Forbearance Plans Dominated May Foreclosure-Prevention Actions
The FHFA’s latest Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report breaks down the state of the landscape as we approached this summer, including delinquency rates, short sales, and other data.
Read More »Industry Pulse: Compliance Technology Advancements and New Office Expansions
One company announced the addition of a "cutting-edge" compliance module, while a title company adds a new Chicago location in order to "support clients closer to home."
Read More »Mortgage Industry to Convene for Five Star Virtual Conference
The annual industry event is going online this year, bringing together a diverse cross-section of executives and subject-matter experts from banks, non-banks, government agencies, and more. Here’s a first look at what’s to come.
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