The GSEs showed strength in Q1, citing record mortgage volume, and protected hundreds of thousands of at-risk homeowners and renters through forbearance plans.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Examining the Climate’s Impact on Housing Infrastructure
The House Financial Services Subcommittee will discuss the nation’s areas most vulnerable to climate change and the action that can be taken to curb weather related disasters.
Read More »Idaho City Tops List of Emerging Housing Markets
Based upon the local economy and lifestyle metrics, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho comes in as the top city in a new data set targeting emerging markets.
Read More »Q1 Home Sellers Net Profit of $70K+
Home sellers saw their profits decline slightly in the first quarter of 2021, but saw year-over-year gains nationwide.
Read More »Servicer Amends Payment Mistakes
Due to a system test by one of its vendors, Mr. Cooper is working with banks and refunding customers whose accounts were hit with erroneous charges.
Read More »New Refi Option for GSE-Backed Mortgages
A new refinance option drafted by the FHFA will benefit nearly two million low-income borrowers and allow them to take advantage of record-low rates.
Read More »CFPB Delays Mandatory Compliance of QM Rule
Governmental actions will provide lender and borrower flexibility as the industry tackles challenging economic times.
Read More »$1 Billion Joint Venture Focuses on SFR Market
New partnership to boost single-family rental market in the western U.S. as Atlas Real Estate and DivcoWest enter agreement.
Read More »Forbearance Update: How Are Rates Changing?
Despite a drop in unemployment claims and an overall improved economic outlook, forbearance volume declined marginally this week, dipping just one basis point over the previous week.
Read More »AHP Servicing Appoints New President
Eric Seabrook joins Chicago-based servicer to focus on FHA and VA loans.
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