Origination

After persisting for as long as two years in the U.S., the so-called inversion in yield curves — an unusual situation where rates on short-term debt exceed those of their longer-term counterparts — is unwinding in many parts of the world. 

Residential markets are set to gain momentum again with prices rising over the next few quarters as rising rents in cities support demand, according to Holzhey. 

Originators are wary of fading rates heating up home prices and reducing inventory for prospective buyers.

While the lock-in effect on existing supply has helped drive consumer interest in new construction, first-time buyers have been taking a greater share of that inventory.

MV Realty has offered real-estate contracts that call for consumers to trade upfront cash for long-term home sale restrictions, potentially hampering mortgages.

Building on a prior initiative, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta is making available $5 million in grants to support efforts to assist owners of heirs' property.

There is a $446 difference between typical rent payments and typical mortgage payments in New Orleans.

The addition of the software under its brand will help the company better serve smaller lenders as it seeks market share, company leaders said in an interview with National Mortgage News.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has agreed to more regular checks on the government-sponsored enterprises' flood compliance, which impacts mortgage companies.

While housing demand remains strained, national home price appreciation continued to make more room for buyers in August, according to First American.