News

MBA reports that a slip in sales transaction and refi volumes has meant less new debt was extended in the third quarter.

The median asking rent was down from last month, according to Realtor.com's November 2023 Rental Report, with rental supply outpacing demand in the West and South, causing prices to cool.

Only a quarter of respondents living in medium-risk flood areas who participated in Fannie Mae’s Flood Survey were familiar with government-backed flood insurance plans, what they cover, and—more specifically—what they don’t cover.

Taking a deep dive into Supplemental Partial Claims, Joseph Smith of Stretto explains the benefits and drawbacks they present in today’s mortgage landscape, and other considerations.

Profits and profit margins for home flippers recovered in Q3 2023, with a new report revealing that investors were able to benefit from shifts in prices between the time of purchase and the point at which they sold them.

The National Association of Realtors' latest forecast predicts a modest bump in existing-home sales while annual median home prices should remain relatively flat—something that bodes well for affordability.

While a recent apartment construction boom offered U.S. renters more options to choose from, an increasing number of buildings to choose from caused the rental vacancy rate to rise in Q3, according to a new Redfin report.

A study conducted from July to September examined the overall health of the economy, with findings that identified pain points including regulatory fines and compliance obligations.

As we approach a new year, MortgagePoint took the temperature of industry experts to see what lies ahead for a market that trudged through 2023 hampered by the convergence of rates reaching 20-year highs, a shortage of housing inventory, and inflated home values.

For the third meeting in a row, the Federal Open Market Committee chose to hold rates steady based on current market conditions and future predictions. Click through to find out the current interest rate and read a brief history of rate hikes since the pandemic began, as well as commentary from relevant economists and sources.