Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), a reliable source of income for lenders in the years after the financial crisis, have been on a downward trajectory over the past decade. What is driving these changes?
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For the second-consecutive month, pending home sales saw an increase, and it’s the smaller markets seeing the most improvement.
Read More »8 Million First-Time Homebuyers Primed to Boost Market
Although analysis shows millions are set to become homebuyers, what are some factors that could hold them back?
Read More »Cities Bucking National Home Price Trends
While home prices fell across the U.S., these three cities saw their home prices go in the opposite direction.
Read More »‘Landmark’ Hearing on LGBTQ Housing Discrimination
The House Financial Services Committee heard testimony on the struggles that many face applying for homes, lending, and even seeking shelter.
Read More »A New Way for Older Homeowners to Build Equity
New information details the benefits of having a reverse mortgage for seniors. Click through to read more.
Read More »GSE Reform Taking its Next Steps Forward
The Federal Housing Finance Agency recently released a new Strategic Plan for the Conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and a new 2020 Scorecard for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Common Securitization Solutions.
Read More »Ellie Mae Acquires Capsilon
According to Ellie Mae, this acquisition is another step toward a fully-digital mortgage, by combining Ellie Mae’s Encompass Digital Lending Platform with Capsilon’s AI-powered solutions.
Read More »America’s Best Small Cities to Live in
Small metros in the middle of the nation are thriving while West Coast markets are struggling with affordability and homeownership.
Read More »Taxes Paid by Property Owners Rising
Analysis of Census Bureau data shows the homeowners’ share of tax keep growing. How much do they contribute to the tax base?
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