Another end to the week; another flurry of economic and housing reports. Here’s a quick summary of what’s come across the MBA NewsLink desk:
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Housing Market Roundup
Among the many housing reports that came across our desk this week: Genworth Mortgage Insurance said 2020 was the “best year on record” for first-time home buyers; Radian said February home prices accelerated; Black Knight reported mortgage delinquencies rose for the first time in nine months; and Redfin said the home-buying process is becoming a headache for many consumers.

Home Prices Keep Going Up, Up, Up
A flurry of economic reports shows U.S. home price appreciation, triggered by low housing inventories, keep pushing toward—and beyond—double-digit percentage annual growth.

Radian: 2020 U.S. Home Prices ‘Bright Spot in a Dark Year’
Radian, Philadelphia, said performance of the U.S. residential real estate markets, and in particular home price appreciation, marks a bright spot in 2020.

Housing Market Roundup
It’s been a busy week here, with the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo wrapping up. Here is a summary of some key housing market reports that took place over the past week. A major theme: tremendous housing market resiliency amid continued economic turmoil.

MBA Recognizes 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Residential Leadership Award Winners
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced during its virtual 2020 Annual Convention & Expo that seven companies have been recognized as 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Residential Leadership Award recipients.

MBA Announces 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Residential Leadership Award Winners
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced during its virtual 2020 Annual Convention & Expo that seven companies have been recognized as 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Residential Leadership Award recipients.

MBA Announces 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Residential Leadership Award Winners
The Mortgage Bankers Association announced during its virtual 2020 Annual Convention & Expo that seven companies have been recognized as 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Residential Leadership Award recipients.

Join the Radian Everyday Heroes Challenge, Benefiting the MBA Opens Doors Foundation
This year, as part of the MBA Annual Convention & Expo and ConcertMBA, Radian has launched the Radian Everyday Heroes Challenge, which celebrates the heroes among us who are making a positive impact, while also supporting the MBA Opens Doors Foundation.

Radian: U.S. Home Prices Continue to Rise Amid Housing Imbalances
Radian, Philadelphia, said after a strong finish to the first half of 2020, home prices across the United States continued to rise sharply, albeit at a slower pace in July from June.