Fannie Mae: For Mortgage Finance, Inflation Is Cause for Concern Heading Into 2022
New analysis from Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group suggests that home sales in 2021 will increase 6.3 percent as the industry continues…
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MBA: Mortgage Application Volume Inches Up, Including for Refis
According to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey, applications increased 1.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week…
First Mortgage Default Rates Slide in April
The economy is making forward progress and mortgage default rates are improving as an increasing number of homeowners exit forbearance plans. The post First Mortgage…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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