After falling by nearly 12 points last month, the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index decreased by nearly 18 more points in April to 63.0, its lowest reading since November 2011.
Category: News and Trends
Coronavirus-Related Initial Claims Top 33.5 Million
The Labor Department yesterday reported an additional 3.17 million initial unemployment claims filed the week ending May 2, bringing total claims filed over the past seven weeks to 33.5 million.
Matt Clarke: How Technology Can Enhance Borrower’s Experience by Supporting Lender
As the industry becomes increasingly digital, mortgage professionals must find a way to survive and keep up with demand at rapid speed. Unfortunately, the latest and greatest technology comes at a price. To truly succeed, mortgage professionals need to determine strategies that reduce expenses while offering a convenient relationship-based mortgage experience for borrowers.
Brenda Colter: Branch Advocacy Beyond Onboarding is Just the First Step
We need branch advocates who step in and support branches after onboarding concludes. A branch advocate is an expert on how the company works. They are a single point of contact who collaborates with every department to remove obstacles, provide quick resolutions to requests and help with future growth opportunities.
MBA Education Path to Diversity Scholar Profile: Christa Thomas
(One of a continuing series of profiles of participants in the MBA Education Path to Diversity (P2D) Scholarship Program, which enables employees from diverse backgrounds to advance their professional growth and career development.)
MBA Premier Member Profile: DataVerify
(One in a continuing series of profiles of Premier Members of the Mortgage Bankers Association.)
MBA May 19 Online State of the Industry Conference Adapts to a Changing World
There is nothing quite like attending a Mortgage Bankers Association conference in person. But with the entire country still dealing with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, that on-site experience—for now—has to give way to the safety of your home. And MBA says it’s ready for you.
Mortgage Credit Availability Falls to 6-Year Low
Mortgage credit availability fell sharply in April for the second straight month, to a six-year low, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Thursday.
MBA: First Quarter CMF Borrowing Down 2%
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations decreased 2 percent in the first quarter from a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations.
Mortgage Credit Availability Falls to 6-Year Low
Mortgage credit availability fell sharply in April for the second straight month, to a six-year low, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning.