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While last year’s high valuations protected the wealth embedded in consumer residences, a new report suggests that they can also be an indication of rising risk.

Reviving a long-dormant loan guarantee program could go a long way toward restocking the supply of starter homes and helping households of modest means create wealth, writes the President and CEO of University Bank.

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The company provides a secondary market outlet for its retail and wholesale lending corporate sibling as well as for small balance commercial loans.

Mortgage forbearances rose for only the second week in the past three months but big drops in numbers could be on the horizon, according to Black Knight.

Contract closings decreased 2.7% from the prior month to an annualized 5.85 million, the slowest pace since June, according to Friday data from the National Association of Realtors.

The individuals allegedly defrauded Freddie Mac and CBRE Capital Markets by misrepresenting information used to refinance a small-balance loan.

Companies are facing delays for everything from sheet rock to cabinets and kitchen appliances and as a result, homes are taking about a month longer to build.

Estimated activity exceeded projections as consumer purchasing power rose, although inventory continued at a record nadir and otherwise held back potential home sales, according to First American.

A week of light data could possibly lead to further mortgage-rate volatility ahead depending on what monetary officials say in the coming days.