Paul Centopani is an editor for National Mortgage News. Prior to joining Arizent, he worked as an editor at a private equity publication and freelances as a sports writer in his spare time. Paul grew up in Connecticut, graduated from THE Binghamton University and now resides in Chicago after seven years as a New Yorker.
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Declining home sales and high mortgage rates led to a year-over-year increase in housing stock in September, according to Redfin.
October 22 -
As mortgage rates recently hit their highest point in seven years, closed refinances fell back to their low point of 2018, according to Ellie Mae.
October 19 -
Despite mortgage rates at a seven-year high and rising home prices and low inventory that are keeping consumers from buying homes, rental prices are declining in many markets.
October 18 -
Former Chair Janet Yellen defended the Fed, expressed worry for the economy and gave advice to women on the rise at the MBA Annual Convention this week.
October 17 -
It's a critical time in Washington, with many key institutions in the mortgage and housing industries getting new leaders. At the Mortgage Bankers Association, there's a renewed focus on maintaining effective influence with decision makers on initiatives like housing finance reform, innovation and the evolving needs of home buyers.
October 14 -
From discussing the future of mortgage tech to debating the shifting sands of political policies, here's a preview of the big issues, topics and ideas when the industry gathers in the nation's capital for the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Convention & Expo.
October 12 -
Total Expert will use its new $20 million venture capital investment — led by Emergence Capital — to build out its Marketing Operating System, designed for the future of financial services.
October 11 -
While September had a steady yearly rise in home prices, the month-to-month growth is slowing down, according to Quicken Loans.
October 10 -
Destruction from Michael's storm surge and flooding has potential to affect 57,000 homes, with a worst-case total of $13.4 billion in reconstruction cost value, according to CoreLogic's latest estimates.
October 9 -
Delinquencies will be on the rise and Veterans Affairs loans have greater density within FEMA-declared disaster zones from Hurricane Florence, according to Black Knight.
October 8
