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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Industry Briefs Aug. 11, 2020
Ginnie Mae, Washington, D.C., said issuance of its mortgage-backed securities totaled an agency record of $70.04 billion in July, providing financing for more than 261,000 homeowners and renters.