Congressmen introduced the Retroactive Renewal and Reauthorization Act to the House Monday, with hopes to backdate the reauthorization of the insurance program.
Refinance apps made up more than 40% of all mortgage applications last week, driving an uptick as consumers seek out cheaper mortgage payments.
The two companies will retain ties as Daniel Wallace moves to an operational leadership position at a time when non-agency mortgage opportunities are opening up.
Confidence among US homebuilders edged up in December as builders continued to deploy sales incentives to motivate buyers.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have added billions of dollars of mortgage-backed securities and home loans to their balance sheets in recent months, fueling speculation that they're trying to push down lending rates and boost their profitability ahead of a potential public offering.
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The average premium increase is 64% or $600 a year more, and in some states the rate would go up by more than $1,000, the comparison shopping platform found.
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Renters can now enroll in CreditClimb through Zillow to have their on-time rent payments reported to the three major credit bureaus.
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The credit card will provide borrowers points for making their normal monthly mortgage loan payments and for the purchase of home products and services.
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While some international purchasers are reluctant to buy in the U.S. right now, interest in investment properties still abounds, the CEO of Waltz said.
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Federal Reserve Gov. Stephen Miran reiterated his view that monetary policy has become more restrictive than economists think, but expressed increased urgency that the central bank take strong corrective action.
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The credit score firm partnered with Plaid to bring additional cash-flow data into its previously released UltraFICO score.
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The FHFA director’s recent comments about whether the government-sponsored enterprises should be designated as SIFIs tees up a potentially significant element of the mortgage finance debate.
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FHFA Director Mark Calabria should ensure the government-sponsored enterprises hold at least 4% of total assets as part of housing finance reform.
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The shift to nonbank lenders will put the breaks on non-qualified mortgage and home equity line of credit origination growth.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOMonetary policy remains the key to the markets. The Federal Open Market Committee predicts one rate cut in 2026, but the panel will get a lot of data before
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOWith the government reopened and data flowing, the FOMC may cut rates again in Dec. Steve Skancke, Chief Economic Advisor at Keel Point, will break down the mee
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOWill the Federal Reserve cut rates in October? BNP Paribas Chief U.S. Economist James Egelhof discusses the meeting and Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
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