Lack of Inventory: The Affordability Killer
Low inventory and high home prices resulted in pending home sales falling 1.8% in August to a score of 104.2 on the the National...
Dane Smith: Technology Will Become a Larger Factor in Non-QM
There’s more than $200 billion annually in un-met demand from U.S. borrowers who are creditworthy but don’t fit in the conventional or government credit box.
Compliance Complacency in Loss Mitigation
As the default market reaches historically low delinquency rates, mortgage servicers must avoid becoming complacent when it comes to compliance.
Mortgage Companies Must Embrace a ‘Paperless’ Future
Now is the time for mortgage professionals to "go green."
Borrowers Increasingly Initiating Contact with Mortgage Lenders Online
Borrower online activity has accelerated over the last decade, becoming common in every phase of the mortgage process.
Housing Starts Disappoint as Builders Grapple With Rising Costs
The critical factor is not whether permits are increasing on a month-over-month basis but rather if they are keeping up with demand, which is based, in part, on population growth.
Harnessing the Power of Mobile Loan Origination
Mortgage lenders across the industry are reporting high levels of stress as they struggle to maintain loan volumes in an increasingly challenging environment. Volume...
Survey: Average Closing Costs For Single-Family Home Now About $5,600
Report shows that closing costs can vary greatly from area to area.
Refinance Share of Mortgage Volume Continues to Fall
Helping to drive the decrease in refinance share in June was rising mortgage interest rates.
Reports: Millennials Face Numerous Obstacles to Homeownership
Two recent reports show that millennials are facing some major hurdles when it comes to homeownership.
A recent report from the Urban Institute, funded through...
The Digital Transformation of Mortgage is More Than Just Tech
In mortgage, the digital point-of-sale (POS) has become all the rage and lenders are rapidly jumping on the digital POS bandwagon. Whether they’re deploying...
Maybe Next Spring: Existing-Home Sales Fell Again in May
The spring home shopping season has so far been a bit of a bust.
Existing-home sales in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate...
Despite Major Obstacles, Millennials’ Desire For Homeownership is Strong
Despite rising home prices and higher mortgage interest rates, millennials are more determined than ever to become homeowners, recent industry reports show.
In First American’s...
Achieving Best Execution for Ginnie Mae MBS
Broker-dealers are increasingly encouraging their originator clients to consider building custom, single-issuer pools.
ARM Share Jumped to Highest Level Since June 2014
Lenders’ average time to close is expected to continue to decrease as they leverage digital mortgage solutions and, as a result, gain improved efficiency.
Housing Starts Dipped 3.7% in April, But Were Up 10.5% Compared with Last Year
“The annual increase sends an optimistic message for the housing market as it signals some relief for the housing shortage.”
2018 Sees Strongest Start For Home Price Appreciation Since 2005
Median home prices rose by 1.24% nationally since the start of 2018, with both January and February having their strongest respective single-month growth rates in 13 years.
Dispelling Reverse Mortgage Barriers to Entry
Extending this unique product to existing borrowers as they age is a fantastic way to retain them for life while growing one’s business.
The Changing Standards of Auditing and Compliance
In May 2017, the Auditing Standard Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued its new Statement on Standards for Attestation...
Adjusting to HMDA: How to Overcome Common Pitfalls
As with any regulatory update, decommissioning the old processes can wreak confusion and breed mistakes during the introductory period.