Study Finds Nearly 72% of Renters Don’t Believe They’ll Own a Home
A new survey from Rent. revealed 1 in 4 renters spend 50% or more of their income on rent, leaving many Americans to believe they'll never own a home due [...]
Keeping Afloat
MortgagePoint speaks with mortgage servicing execs from BOK Financial, Carrington, the NMSA, PHH Mortgage Corporation, and Servbank about the unusual times and unusual opportunities the industry faces midway through 2023. [...]
Home Appreciation Relaxes to 11-Year Low
Annual home appreciation relaxed, but CoreLogic predicts that this number will resume increasing by larger amounts later this year. Source: DS News
Fannie Mae Recognized for Its DEI Efforts
GSE honored for fourth consecutive year in fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace reflecting the communities it serves. Source: DS News
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reaches $2.422T in June
Ginnie Mae reports that its June 2023 recorded MBS issuance will support the financing of 130,000-plus households nationwide, including more than 62,000 first-time homebuyers. Source: DS News
The Impact of AI on the Real Estate Market
No one can say how long it will take AI to move into the underwriter’s office, but we know that’s not where it will start. We know this because the [...]
Housing Market Remains Resilient as Listed, Closed Prices Rose in June
While both listed and closed prices experienced positive year-over-year growth in June, experts predict that market activity will remain at relatively low levels heading into Q3 of 2023, with the [...]
What Pockets of the U.S. Are Investment Property Hotspots?
A new study reveals the states garnering the most Google Searches for property investment nationwide. Click through to see who ranks first and to see where your state ranks. Source: [...]
FHFA Seeks to Amend Its Suspended Counterparty Program
The Agency issues a proposed rule to strengthen its ability to ensure that regulated entities are safe and sound, and remain a reliable source of liquidity. Source: DS News