Vibrant HEi Market Could be Tempered by Future Regulation

Home Equity Lending News, May 6, 2024–Steve RappoportIndustry leaders last week endorsed home-equity investments, which have been performing well, as the next big thing for cash-strapped homeowners. But the growing …

Mortgage Insurers’ Business Mostly Flat or Down in 1Q

National Mortgage News, May 6, 2024–Brad FinkelsteinPrivate mortgage insurers had a weaker first quarter compared to one year ago, as new insurance written fell by 9%, but it was flat …

Gov. DeSantis Signs Bills to Encourage Hurricane Prep

WINK, April 24, 2024-Nicholas KarsenFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills to strengthen Florida against natural events and hurricanes while in Redington Shores.Click here for more (subscription)

The Insurance Crisis is Affecting the Housing Market

Sacramento (Calif.) Appraisal Blog, April 24, 2024–Ryan LundquistInsurance has been a glaring mess in California, and it’s really starting to affect the housing market. Today, I want to share some …

Mortgage Fraud Attempts Surge by More Than One-Third

National Mortgage News, April 25, 2024-Spencer LeeThe number of fraud attempts on mortgage companies leaped by more than one-third between 2022 and 2023, with old methods becoming new again when …

FHFA Releases Q4 2023 National Mortgage Database

National Mortgage Professional, April 29, 2024-Katie JensenThe Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its National Mortgage Database (NMDB) as is required by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 …