In a move reminiscent of 2008’s increased popularity of subprime loans, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a bulletin Monday to national banks and federal associations that outlines practices to help manage programs that originate loans with a loan-to-value ratio over 100 percent. But is this responsible lending, or the same mistake from nearly a decade ago?
Read More »Build Up, Build Out
New construction starts are on the rise at the start of Q3, which bodes well for coming months. See how specific regions performed across the country in this report.
Read More »Say Hello to Mr. Cooper
With Nationstar's rebranding now official, MReport sat down with CEO and Chairman Jay Bray as he introduced the new brand—Mr.Cooper. Take a look at this exclusive interview.
Read More »Boomers Looking Forward
The future is about planning ahead, whether that means building home equity or saving for retirement, forward thinking is paramount. And it would seem more American’s are becoming concerned with what’s ahead.
Read More »Cash vs. Credit
Inventory is tight, which is driving more buyers to pay cash for their homes instead of taking more traditional avenues to secure a loan. See what’s driving this trend here.
Read More »Trump Disbands Councils . . . What Now?
The president disbanded both his manufacturing and business advisory councils, but Jaime Dimon, former member of the council, still has more to say about being a leader.
Read More »FHFA: Chocked Full of News
The FHFA had much to report on Thursday, including announcing the extension of HARP. Take a look at what all is going on at the agency.
Read More »Summer Slump
Data analyzed from 54 metros points toward a dip in sales, but how long will it last?
Read More »Freddie Mac Names Stacey Goodman CIO
Freddie Mac announced on Thursday that Stacey Goodman will join Freddie Mac as EVP and CIO. Her tenure will begin on September 25, 2017. Goodman has over 25 years of technology experience in the financial services industry.
Read More »Republican Governors Association Probe
Richard Cordray is taking heat once again due to rumors circulating that he intends to run for Governor of Ohio when his tenure as the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ends.
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