Personal loan volume increased threefold between 2011 2018, but according to a new report, U.S. homeowners have significant opportunity to use HELOCs to replace higher cost sources of credit.
Read More »Fannie Mae Announces Non-Performing Loan Sale Results
Fannie Mae announced the winners of its last reperforming loan sale, and also announced the opening of its newest non-performing loan sales.
Read More »How Climate Change is Impacting the NFIP
According to environment experts, climate change poses a significant risk to the National Flood Insurance Program, and the situation is likely to worsen in the coming years.
Read More »Integrating Technology in Servicing and Lending
DS News spoke to FinTech professionals, including Flagstar Head of Digital Lending Rocky Stubbs, about how the program is impacting the shape of FinTechs in the mortgage and real estate industry, and where technology needs to grow and adapt.
Read More »The Industry Pulse: Update on Altisource, Fund That Flip, and More
From new services and tech to big announcements and achievements, get the latest industry buzz in this update.
Read More »Foreclosure Activity’s Ups and Downs
Both repossessions and foreclosures increased in August, but according to a new report, some cities ran contrary to the national trend, posting increases.
Read More »Wildfires and Housing: Knowing the Risks
After several years of these record-breaking wildfires, a new report examines properties at risk of damage from wildfires in the United States.
Read More »Global Fears Spark Increase in Mortgage Rates
Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows that the 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose to 3.56%. Despite the increase, this is the first time the 30-year fixed rate mortgages have been under 3.6% for more than four-consecutive weeks since ...
Read More »Americans React to Affordability Issues
A recent survey discovered that the majority of American households believe the nation is suffering a housing affordability crisis. How has affordability shifted in the past year?
Read More »Consumers Weigh in On Fed Rate Cuts and Mortgages
With economists predicting a second rate cut around the corner, a recent survey from WalletHub examines how consumer think interest rate cuts will impact their mortgages.
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