Household Debt Decrease Reflects Pandemic-Related Spending Decline
Total household debt decreased for the first time since 2014 in Q2, including the steepest decline in credit card balances seen in the history of the data. In its Quarterly Report [...]
‘Echo Wave’ of Forbearance Expirations Predicted
Black Knight reveals the number of active forbearance plans fell this last week, with more than 75% of loans that are currently in active forbearance facing extension plans. Black Knight, [...]
Carson Announces HUD Will Resume Physical Inspections
Physical Real Estate Assessment Center inspections of HUD properties and units will pick up again next month, under strict safety protocols. The post Carson Announces HUD Will Resume Physical Inspections [...]
Housing Market Snapshot: Why Is Foreign Investment Declining?
An economist weighs in on the factors in play, and forecasts whether there may be a turnaround on the horizon. The post Housing Market Snapshot: Why Is Foreign Investment Declining? [...]
Customer Experience: Listen, Experiment & Measure
Now is the time to ensure your customer experience initiatives are adapting to the new normal and you understand any shifts in your customers’ needs and expectations. This piece originally [...]
Quicken Loans IPO Trading Starts Low
The real estate, mortgage, and financial services company debuted on New York Stock Exchange, but the road to raise its target $1.8 billion may be longer than anticipated. The post [...]
Demographic Impacts on Housing, Economic Security
Even though older adults reportedly are more vulnerable to the coronavirus and related physical effects, American households headed by this population seem to be more insulated from pandemic-related economic pains. [...]
How to Streamline Mortgage Servicing
The use of APIs and web applications will go a long way in improving the customer experience. This piece originally appeared in the August edition of DS News. The post [...]
Housing Insecurity Ahead?
With government aid lifelines expiring, trouble may lie ahead both for American renters and for the network of owner-investors that support sectors such as SFR. The post Housing Insecurity Ahead? [...]