Tag Archives: HOUSING

It seems Wells Fargo is finally closing the door on its past VA refi-related problems. The bank agreed to pay the U.S. government a hefty settlement today.

Most hardworking Americans already know about the gender pay gap. But recent data reveals there is a certain type of company that could be giving working women fairer wages. However, the gap has only lessened. According to a new analysis ...

Housing inventory is historically low, and it’s driving up home prices—and demand—across the country. But what’s causing the shortage and how can the market overcome it? New data has some answers.

According to new reports from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both GSEs are experiencing big drop-offs in serious delinquency rates. But how are the Enterprises faring in other areas?

Loan defects are on the rise—and have been for seven months running. Can you guess which state comes with the highest risk?

According to new data, homeownership costs about $9,000 year—not including mortgage payments. Could this put buyers at risk of foreclosure if they’re not properly prepared?

One part of a collection of essays published by American Enterprise Institute is focusing on housing policy issues. From the book, A Safety Net That Works edited by Robert Doar, this section revealed how reforming housing policies could help reduce poverty. ...

According to new research, LGBTQ Americans face more financial struggles and have a harder time with long-term savings. Could this make put them at higher risk for foreclosure?

The housing crisis impacted the reputation of the mortgage servicing industry in the eyes of the public. But as the years went by, the industry had slowly rehabilitated its image. Despite the hard won gains, however, the J.D. Power 2017 ...

The Fed votes on the fate of the federal funds rate once again today. What came of it this time?