Tag Archives: Mortgages

Nearly one in six prospective homebuyers across different races and ethnicities reported facing some form of discrimination during the homebuying process, according to the National Association of Realtors. Others cited their primary reasons for stalling their home purchase as waiting for mortgage rates and home prices to decline, alongside a lack of available homes within their budget.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is asking for public input on ways to spur new mortgage products that help households. The CFPB seeks insights on ways to improve mortgage refinances for homeowners who would benefit from refinancing, especially for ...

The share of homes for sale with price drops jumped to a seven-month high of 16% during the four-week period as early-stage homebuying demand is on the decline.

Commentary on this report says accommodations by the industry helped “thwart a material breakdown” in delinquency performance.

Analysis finds that nearly half of borrowers still in forbearance are now in an extension of their original term.

Insight on the piece says borrowers are “frustrated with the lack of relief” forbearance offers. Click through to read more.

In place of the face-to-face requirement, the partial waiver outlines that mortgagees must establish contact via alternate methods, such as phone interviews, email, or video conferencing technology.

New research indicates how the drop in pending home sales this year, tied to decline in inventory and a small rise in mortgage rates, will impact the greater U.S. economy.

Overall, the U.S. housing market has been strong, but in a few communities across the country, signs of weakness have begun to show. Find out which communities may be at risk for a crash.

Mortgage debt is at an all time high, and a new report puts the debt into perspective.