House Passes Measure to Assist the Underbanked
New bill calls for the CFPB to remove the obstacles to accessible banking resources and in underserved communities. The post House Passes Measure to Assist the Underbanked appeared first on [...]
A Pandemic-Era Milestone, Delinquencies Dip Below 5%
Following a significant decline of almost a full percentage point in March, April's 7.11% dip in mortgage delinquencies might seem a lesser event, but the data analysts at Black Knight [...]
A Look at Home Values in Communities of Color
Home prices nationwide have rapidly accelerated over the past year, and in communities of color, price appreciation is even more intense. That's according to a Joint Center for Housing Studies [...]
First Mortgage Default Rates Slide in April
The economy is making progress and mortgage default rates are improving as an increasing number of homeowners exit forbearance plans. The post First Mortgage Default Rates Slide in April appeared [...]
Savvy Homeowners Aim to Profit in Strong Sellers’ Market
Many believe that they have the upper hand if they list their home soon, and market studies show they are probably correct. The post Savvy Homeowners Aim to Profit in [...]
FHFA Publishes GSE Goals for Market Improvements
By submission of their proposed plans, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are laying the groundwork for improvements in three underserved housing markets. The post FHFA Publishes GSE Goals for Market [...]
DS5: Overcoming Obstacles to Fair Housing
In this week's episode DS5: Inside the Industry speaks with Reed Jordan, Housing Affordability Philanthropy Grants Program Manager at Wells Fargo, about ensuring an equitable post-pandemic recovery. The post DS5: [...]
Birchwood Credit Services and NEMBC Help Provide Wounded Vet Housing
Birchwood joined with the New England Mortgage Banker's Conference to help build and donate a specially adapted custom home. The post Birchwood Credit Services and NEMBC Help Provide Wounded Vet [...]
Opportunities Rise in SFR Market as Inventory Tightens
With fewer homes available on the market and affordability remaining an issue, single-family rentals are growing in demand. The post Opportunities Rise in SFR Market as Inventory Tightens appeared first [...]