Sellers are beginning to let go of historically low mortgage rates and buyers are re-entering the market–but are more cautious and discerning than in years past, according to Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Madison, N.J.
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Seasonal Improvements Lowered Mortgage Delinquencies in March, ICE Reports
Mortgage delinquencies improved seasonally in March, with cure activity strengthening and prepayment speeds rising to their highest level in nearly four years, a new report from Intercontinental Exchange said.
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EquityProtect Grades States on Deed Theft Protections
EquityProtect, Reno, Nev., launched its inaugural Property Protection Scorecard, aiming to grade all 50 states and Washington, D.C., on how well they protect homeowners from deed theft. Sixteen states offer no deed-fraud laws whatsoever, the report found.
Truework Finds Homebuying in America Now Hinges on Income Stability
Income stability is emerging as a new gatekeeper to homeownership, and for many Americans, the bar is getting higher, according to a new analysis by income and employment verification Truework, San Francisco.
MBA Recognizes Our Premier Members
MBA is proud to recognize our Premier Members and to thank them for their continued support of MBA and the real estate finance industry. These members provide a variety of valuable products and services, including legal, insurance, technology, consulting, communications and more that help to grow your bottom line.
Improving Affordability, Emerging Spring Demand May Boost House Price Growth: First American
Stronger monthly appreciation signals an early seasonal firming, even as prices remain below year-ago levels, says First American Data & Analytics, Santa Ana, Calif.
Pending Home Sales Increase 1.5%
Pending home sales in March increased by 1.5% from the prior month and declined 1.1% year over year, the National Association of Realtors said in its Pending Home Sales report.
ROAD to Housing Fixes, Credit Reporting Among MBA Advocacy Priorities, Broeksmit Says
WASHINGTON–The Mortgage Bankers Association has remained focused on policy wins over the past year and is making progress on many more goals, said MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB.