Which companies are merging, and what professionals are moving? See some highlights in this update of the housing and mortgage industries.
Read More »Key Posts Collecting Dust
The Trump administration has yet to fill many gaps in the Department of Housing and Urban Development and other positions that affect the mortgage industry. See which positions are vacant and who is planned to fulfill the roles.
Read More »Making Amends
Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan addressed his team on Tuesday to share the measures the bank is taking to amend the harm done in previously opening unauthorized accounts. See how Sloan plans to rebuild trust in Wells Fargo stakeholders.
Read More »Mortgage Deduction Possibility Causes Uncertainty
In December 2016, then incoming Treasury Secretary Mnuchin boldly stated the Trump administration would employ the “largest tax change since Reagan.” However, that change could come with significant adjustments to the mortgage interest deduction, something that sparks mixed emotions across the country.
Read More »Native to America
HUD Secretary Ben Carson attended a conference recently to discuss the responsibilities HUD and its Office of Native American Programs have to create equality for America’s indigenous people. Take a look at what Carson had to say here.
Read More »2017’s Hottest Neighborhoods for Homebuyers
There are a number of factors potential homebuyers consider when trying to find the perfect neighborhood for themselves and their family, such as being near downtown or being close to a job that allows for high growth. See if your neighborhood made the list.
Read More »Million Dollar ZIPs
Increasing home prices aren’t just a trend that the middle and lower classes are experiencing—those in the million-dollar range are noticing, too. In fact, some of those that used to not have million-dollar price tags now do.
Read More »Freddie Mac is ACE
Through its new automated collateral evaluation (ACE), Freddie Mac is working to automate its appraisals for potential homebuyers and homeowners looking to refinance. Take a look at when it will become available and how properties qualify here.
Read More »Week Ahead: Ten-X EVP Talks Housing Bubble
There has been talk around the housing and mortgage industry that there could be another housing bubble, but Ten-X EVP Rick Sharga recently said that not the case. See what he has to say as well as what else is coming in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Student Debt Up, Homeownership Down
The CFPB released data that showing nearly half of school borrowers are bogged down with at least $20,000 of student debt—double what it was 10 years ago. How will this affect homeownership?
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