The Housing Scene, Dec. 30, 2024-Lew SichelmanThe Department of Justice has warned buyers not to sign contracts binding them to the agent showing them houses. And maybe they shouldn’t. But …
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Rising Inventory is the Most Positive Housing Market Story in 2024
HousingWire, December 28, 2024-Logan MohtashamiThe most positive development in the housing market over 2024 has been the increase in active housing inventory, which is approaching the levels seen in 2019. …
ARM Originations See Slight Rise in 3Q
Inside Mortgage Finance, December 26, 2024-James DohnertAn estimated $60.00 billion of ARMs were originated in the third quarter, a 1.7% increase from the previous three-month period.Click here for more (subscription)
Modest Increase in Home Equity Issuance Projected for 2025
Home Equity Lending News, December 27, 2024Moderately higher issuance of transactions containing closed-end second mortgages and home-equity lines-of-credit are forecasted for next year. Growth is also projected for securitizations of …
When Fewer Americans Are Buying Homes, These Companies Suffer
Wall Street Journal, Dec. 31, 2024-Kate KingThe sputtering U.S. housing market is hurting the businesses that depend on Americans opening their wallets to fix up and furnish their new homes.Executives …
Be Careful About Committing to a Single Real Estate Firm, Federal Authorities Warn
Miami Herald, Dec. 26, 2024-Lew Sichelman The Department of Justice has warned buyers not to sign contracts binding them to the agent showing them houses. And maybe they shouldn’t. But …
Where Does Mortgage Tech Innovation and Funding go in 2025?
National Mortgage News, December 30, 2024-Spencer LeeEnhancements to current capabilities that can both find new customers and secure better outcomes for them lie at the heart of what technology can …
How the New Year Could Test Mortgage Servicers
National Mortgage News, December 31, 2024-Bonnie SinnockSome servicing risks will grow in 2025 if rates follow the path in consensus forecasts.Click here for more (subscription)
Insurance and Taxes Now Cost More Than Mortgages for Many Homeowners
Wall Street Journal, Dec. 23, 2024-Nicole FriedmanSoaring costs for home insurance and property taxes are busting homeowners’ budgets.Click here for more (subscription)
Mortgage Industry 2024: Legal Challenges, Losses and Major Overhauls
National Mortgage News, December 23, 2024–Frank Gargano2024 was an eventful year in the mortgage industry, with mortgage interest rates tipping down from recent highs, numerous court battles involving the likes …