Are Credit Standards for Mortgage Loans Finally Relaxing?
Where do credit standards stand according to 90 banks across the U.S. and how does this impact the demand for mortgages? The post Are Credit Standards for Mortgage Loans Finally [...]
Decline in Foreclosures Drives Drop in Vacancies
Foreclosures and foreclosure inventory levels are starting to slow in their decline while FHFA reports an increase in loan modifications. What does this mean for the continued recovery of the [...]
State Spotlight: Foreclosure Assistance for Those Impacted by Superstorm Sandy
New Jersey legislation to protect victims from Superstorm Sandy from foreclosure actions under certain conditions cleared a Senate Committee last week and is now positioned for further review by the [...]
Homebuyers Reflect Uncertainty Toward the Market
U.S. homebuyers were overall more pessimistic about the market in October. What factors are contributing to the continued uncertainty of the market? The post Homebuyers Reflect Uncertainty Toward the Market [...]
Generation Z: The Future of Homeownership
DS News has reported that homeownership has been slowing down, particularly among millennials. But what about the generation that follows behind Millennials? The post Generation Z: The Future of Homeownership [...]
The Healthy Credit Market is Supported by a Drop in Mortgage Delinquencies
What drove the decline in mortgage delinquencies and increase in mortgage balances in Q3? The post The Healthy Credit Market is Supported by a Drop in Mortgage Delinquencies appeared first [...]
Top SFR Markets Ripe for Investors
Large institutional investors dominate most of the major markets for single-family rentals, but a new report shows that these investors haven’t found all the hidden gems yet. The post Top [...]
State Spotlight: Florida’s Supreme Court Ruling is a Win for Servicers
Florida's Supreme Court rules in favor of mortgage servicers in a landmark foreclosure decision. The post State Spotlight: Florida’s Supreme Court Ruling is a Win for Servicers appeared first on [...]
What Factors Are Stabilizing Housing Affordability?
Housing affordability is nationally stabilized, at least for now. What economic factors are contributing to this current trend? The post What Factors Are Stabilizing Housing Affordability? appeared first on DSNews. [...]