Home >> Author Archives: Aly J. Yale (page 3)

Author Archives: Aly J. Yale

Aly J. Yale is a longtime writer and editor from Texas. Her resume boasts positions with The Dallas Morning News, NBC, PBS, and various other regional and national publications. She has also worked with both the Five Star Institute and REO Red Book, as well as various other mortgage industry clients on content strategy, blogging, marketing, and more.

Wells Fargo Closes Door on VA Refi Issues

Wells Fargo is finally putting its past VA refinance issues behind it, agreeing to pay a hefty settlement to the Federal government today. Get the details of the bank’s settlement—and latest legal troubles—now.

Read More »

Prices Continue Their Climb

New data shows home prices are nearly 50 percent higher than 2011’s numbers. Is there an end in sight? And what does it mean for housing affordability?

Read More »

Delinquencies Down, Down, Down

Reports from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac show that both Enterprises have experienced big declines in delinquency rates as of late. What else does performance data show?

Read More »

Risky Business

loan applications

Loan defects are on the rise—and have been for seven months running. Can you guess which state comes with the highest risk?

Read More »

What Homeownership Really Costs

New data shows the average U.S. homeowner spends more than $9,000 in maintenance, repairs, and other assorted costs. The question is: are consumers factoring these expenses when homebuying?

Read More »

The Costs of the QM Rule

Credit unions are struggling with the CFPB’s ability-to-repay/qualified mortgage rule. But how is it affecting the American homebuyer?

Read More »

Up, Up and Away

Mortgage rates are on the rise yet again, according to a new Index released this morning. How far can they go?

Read More »

Susceptible to Struggle

A recent study found that LBGTQ individuals have more struggle when it comes to finances. Why are these concerns more likely to affect this population than others?

Read More »

FHA Loans Hit Downturn

New analysis shows FHA-backed loans aren’t as popular as they once were—particularly with new home purchases. So what are consumers using in their stead?

Read More »

Buying Pulls Ahead of Renting

New Census data shows homeownership rates have grown significantly since last year. And with rental vacancies up and owner-occupied households on the rise, could it mean the market has finally turned a corner?

Read More »