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Author Archives: Seth Welborn

Seth Welborn is a Harding University graduate with a degree in English and a minor in writing. He is a contributing writer for MReport. An East Texas Native, he has studied abroad in Athens, Greece and works part-time as a photographer.

Sutherland Acquires Big Data Analytics Firm Nuevora

Sutherland Global Services, a global BPO and technology-enabled services company, has announced the acquisition of Nuevora, a top 10 big data analytics firm, in order to further help clients gain stronger insights from big data and then use that information to retain and grow customers.

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A Closer Look at What Lies Ahead

Ralph DeFranco, Chief Economist at Arch Mortgage Insurance, offered his predictions for the housing market for 2017, including origination volumes, mortgage rates, and the homeownership rate.

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Housing Affordability Takes a Hit

The share of both new and existing homes sold during the third quarter that were affordable to families earning the median income dropped off slightly. What was behind the decline?

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Crisis is Over, but Credit Blemishes Linger

Millions of Americans have a negative event on their credit record years after the crisis, which is preventing them from borrowing for a mortgage and hindering the housing market, according to one analysis.

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A New Chapter: The Trump Effect on Regulation

Part one in a three-part series for MReport on the potential effect of Donald Trump's presidency on the housing industry. This installment examines the effect from a regulatory standpoint, including Trump's plans for Dodd-Frank and HUD.

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