Radian Group, Philadelphia, said home prices across the United States rose at an annualized rate of 4.5 percent in May from April.
Tag: Coronavirus
Fitch: Title Insurers ‘Well-Capitalized’ Against Coronavirus Fallout
Fitch Ratings, Chicago, said while U.S. title insurer revenues will likely decrease in 2020 from pressure on both the residential and commercial real estate markets as they continue to grapple with the fallout from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, after a strong 2019, capitalization levels will likely be adequate.
Richard Ferguson: Preserving Down Payment Options in a Disruptive Market
There is no downplaying the destruction the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our economy and the financial lives of millions of Americans. But it is also threatening the up-and-coming generation of home buyers, particularly minorities.
Record-Low Interest Rates Spur Mortgage Applications in MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased for the second straight week–and purchase applications increased for the ninth consecutive week–as key interest rates fell to record lows, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 12.
NAMMBA Town Hall: The COLOR of COVID June 19
NAMMBA hosts a special state of the industry town hall series, The COLOR of COVID, this Friday, June 19, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET.
Veros: Michigan Dam Disaster Cost More than $3.6 Billion
The May 20 dam breaks caused unprecedented damage and flooding in four Michigan counties. Throw in the coronavirus pandemic and you have a disaster unique in scope—and we’re only halfway through 2020.
NAMMBA Town Hall: The COLOR of COVID June 19
NAMMBA hosts a special state of the industry town hall series, The COLOR of COVID, this Friday, June 19, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET.
Homeownership Month Roundtable: How Lenders are Adapting to Shifting Sands
June is Homeownership Month in a year unlike any other. MBA NewsLink asked executives of four lenders to discuss how the coronavirus has affected their business and what they are doing to adapt and succeed.
Record-Low Interest Rates Spur Mortgage Applications in MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased for the second straight week–and purchase applications increased for the ninth consecutive week–as key interest rates fell to record lows, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 12.
David Upbin of MBA Education on Staying Ahead of the Curve
David Upbin is Vice President of Education Operations and Programming & MBA Strategy with the Mortgage Bankers Association. He joined MBA in 2013 and is responsible for financial management, operations, delivery and programming of MBA Education’s suite of training products and events.