Fannie Mae Underwriting Changes Work to Bridge Homeownership Gap
Fannie Mae will begin to account for rental payments in its underwriting decision-making process in an effort to offset an imbalance in homeownership. The post Fannie Mae Underwriting Changes Work [...]
CFPB Measures Mortgage Servicer Performance
This is an opportunity for companies to identify and address internal pain points as borrower protections wind down, Acting Director Dave Uejio says. The post CFPB Measures Mortgage Servicer Performance [...]
Foreclosure Rate Holds Steady
The end of the government moratorium could lead to a steady increase in default activity for the rest of the year, but not a surge, experts predict. The post Foreclosure [...]
Delinquencies: Elevated But Declining
Economists predict "a robust economy and near-zero interest rates" will hold crises related to late mortgage payments at bay. The post Delinquencies: Elevated But Declining appeared first on DSNews. Source: [...]
Sagent and Figure Partner on Blockchain Initiative
New partnership accelerates Sagent’s servicing modernization and Figure’s blockchain presence across consumer finance and housing. The post Sagent and Figure Partner on Blockchain Initiative appeared first on DSNews. Source: DS [...]
Homeowners’ Renovation Spending Doubled Since 2001
The remodeling industry has responded with shifts in scale and specialization, according to a study by Harvard's JCHS. The post Homeowners’ Renovation Spending Doubled Since 2001 appeared first on DSNews. [...]
Housing Market Finds Some Relief in July
An increase in the number of smaller, affordable homes listed in July provided much-needed relief for first-time homebuyers who have been shut out of the market due to affordability and [...]
Number of Americans in Forbearance Plans Continues to Fall
Strong July jobs numbers point to more homeowners exiting forbearance plans in the coming months, as the number of homeowners in plans slides yet another week. The post Number of [...]
AVMs: Then, Now, and in the Future
An industry veteran of 25 years explores the history and evolution of automated valuation models in real estate. The post AVMs: Then, Now, and in the Future appeared first on [...]