Hart, who came over from Ellie Mae, starts in the position of Jan. 1, as Tim Bowler moves to a new role within ICE's Fixed Income and Data Services division.
Big players, Wall Street and tech firms stand to gain. Community lenders call for policymakers to protect g-fee parity and the cash window. Part 5 in a series.
Decision makers have voiced support for lower financing costs but researchers have said achieving it could be complicated. Part 3 in a series.
New-home purchase activity rose 3.1% year over year, but dropped 7% from October, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
After home equity surged in 2023, average gains slowed last year before falling into negative territory over the past 12 months, Cotality said.
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Nonfarm payrolls increased 64,000 in November after declining 105,000 in October, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Tuesday.
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The home purchase market, which competes for consumers with rentals, should remain subdued in 2026 because of high mortgage rates and low affordability.
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Federal Reserve Gov. Stephen Miran said higher goods prices could be the trade-off for bolstering national security and addressing geo-economic risks.
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Rising labor and material costs could weigh on final expenses, despite a slower summer for hurricane and tornado claims, according to Verisk.
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Confidence among US homebuilders edged up in December as builders continued to deploy sales incentives to motivate buyers.
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Home equity is becoming a data-driven asset that demands sharper valuation and analytics as lending options expand, according to Clear Capital's EVP of Strategy and Growth.
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Billions in home equity sit untapped as second-lien loans struggle to gain traction, writes the chairman of Whalen Global Advisors.
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Years ago, the Federal Housing Administration helped finance thousands of loans for manufactured housing. An effort to restart that program would help millions of Americans afford their own homes.
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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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ON-DEMAND VIDEOThe mortgage regulatory environment is constantly in flux. Join Firstline Compliance's Josh Weinberg as he discusses how technology can address lender concerns.
