National Mortgage Professional, Nov. 1, 2022–Katie JensenPoaching wars are still ongoing and the lawsuits keep piling up. This time Caliber Home Loans is suing Union Home Mortgage Corp. in a …
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FHFA Cuts Upfront Mortgage Fees for About 1 in 5 Home Buyers
The Mortgage Reports, Nov. 1, 2022–Aly J. YaleBob Broeksmit, president of the Mortgage Bankers Association, explained, “Given the ongoing affordability challenges facing homebuyers, FHFA’s targeted adjustments to the GSEs’ pricing …
Single-Tenant Net Lease Market On Pace For Strong Finish
GlobeSt.com, Nov. 1, 2022–Lynn PollackThe single-tenant net lease market is likely to end the year strong, with sales activity on track to make 2022 the third strongest year in history. …
New Lending Rule Will Help Low-Credit and No-Credit Home Buyers
The Mortgage Reports, Oct. 31, 2022–Paul CentopaniAfter about eight years of working toward a better solution, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced a new model that will make it possible …
Bad Time to Buy a Home?
Dow Jones, Oct. 31, 2022–podcastOn the Barron’s Streetwise podcast, Jack Hough sits down with Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen, who says rising mortgage rates may push more first-time buyers out …
How Home Appraisal Reforms Aim to Reduce Bias
National Mortgage News, Oct. 31, 2022–Courtney HoffFairness in lending continues to be top of mind for regulators, with a number of authorities creating new transparencies with the goal of eliminating …
Here’s Exactly Where ‘Whiplash-Inducing’ Mortgage Rates Are Headed This Year, According to Six Economists and Real Estate Pros
MarketWatch, Nov. 1, 2022–Alisa WolfsonRates are trending upwards, pros say. Indeed, many pros say estimate that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in November and December. And for mortgage …
Bad Time to Buy a Home?
Dow Jones, Oct. 31, 2022–Jack HoughOn the Barron’s Streetwise podcast, Jack Hough sits down with Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen, who says rising mortgage rates may push more first-time buyers …
How Home Appraisal Reforms Aim to Reduce Bias
National Mortgage News, Oct. 31, 2022–Courtney HoffFairness in lending continues to be top of mind for regulators, with a number of authorities creating new transparencies with the goal of eliminating …
Despite Headwinds, Record Year Expected for M&A Transactions
HousingWire, Oct. 31, 2022–Connie KimBy the end of 2022, roughly 50 merger or acquisition transactions will be announced or closed, which is 50% more than 2018 — the record year …