To further the mission of creating and sustaining dialogue that addresses key issues affecting diversity and inclusion in the mortgage industry, the AMDC announced that it has appointed a new Senior Policy and Program Advisor.
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Existing-home sales cooled off in the latest report, and the immediate future doesn't look too bright, according to one analysis.
Read More »History is Not Repeating Itself with FHA Loan Risk
FHA loans have historically been riskier than conventional mortgage loans, but recent data shows a reversal. Why have FHA loans been less risky than conventional loans lately?
Read More »Here is When Building Homes for Rent Makes Sense
Analysis has shown that building homes for sale generates greater profits, but sometimes it makes sense to build single-family homes for the purpose of renting.
Read More »House to Stumpf: Investigation is Only Beginning
Wells Fargo Chairman and CEO John Stumpf was questioned by the House Financial Services Committee on Thursday over his bank's retail sales practices, which cost the bank $185 million in penalties from regulators.
Read More »Challenges Easing for Millennials and First-Time Buyers
The down payment has traditionally been cited as the most common obstacle to homeownership. But apparently, it may not be as big an obstacle as originally thought.
Read More »Market May Be Primed for Origination Spike
Analysts believe everything is in place for mortgage originations to finish big in 2016.
Read More »STRATMOR Group Plans to Launch Standardized LOS Comparison
STRATMOR Group has announced plans to launch an independent, standardized loan originating systems (LOS) comparison in 2017.
Read More »Improved Affordability? In Some Places, But Not All
Some recent data has indicated that housing markets are becoming more affordable. But just how affordable are they when compared with historical standards?
Read More »CalyxSoftware ASCEND16 Conference to Include Top Regulators and Agencies
Mortgage software solutions provider CalyxSoftware has announced that the speaker lineup for its ASCEND16 mortgage industry symposium and user conference will include representatives from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac.
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