From labor shortages and supply-chain issues to an ongoing low-volume environment, high-level economic factors have challenged the property preservation sector like never before. Here’s how the industry is finding a way forward.
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Mortgage delinquency rates are now at their lowest level in 25 years, and according to new data, some loans are falling faster than others.
Read More »Prepayments and Loan-Churning Impacts on VA Loans
An Urban Institute report examines factors potentially contributing to more expensive federal loans, particularly to VA borrowers. Click here to learn the results of the study.
Read More »Rebuilding and Repaying After Storms
Many homeowners are still feeling the impact of Hurricane Florence, even months later. How have the recent storms impacted delinquency rates?
Read More »Which Three States Have Ended Veteran Homelessness?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced new data on veteran homelessness. See what the report had to say about the states and communities that are ending veteran homelessness.
Read More »Déjà Vu All Over Again
A new analysis indicates that the GSEs are increasing their leverage to maintain mortgage activity levels. How is this trend impacting the risks associated with mortgage defaults?
Read More »The Impact of Credit Easing on Homebuyers
A new report has found that credit easing has likely impacted the default risk for certain buyers. Here’s how.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Announces Changes to VA Refis
The new changes announced by Ginnie Mae are meant to protect veterans from predatory loan practices and ensure fair lending.
Read More »Smaller Loans Could Address Housing Shortages
Click through to learn more about how small loans can be a larger source of affordable housing.
Read More »Refis Rise on Low Purchase Market
Refinance loans saw more closings than any other mortgage loan in January, with refis representing 45 percent of all closed loans, according to the monthly Origination Insight Report published by Ellie Mae on Wednesday. The percentage of FHA refinances increased to 28 percent of ...
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