Technology
Technology
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Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae investment vehicles averaged returns of about -1% to -3% over the course of the year when Federal Reserve policy and long-term rate trends changed.
January 9 -
Rising house prices are making it easier for second-lien borrowers to refinance.
January 9 -
Through December, 31% of residential properties in the foreclosure process now have some equity.
January 9 -
Competition is likely to heat up given that companies show more optimism about their individual production than that of the market as a whole, a Mortgage Bankers Association survey shows.
January 8 -
The Mortgage Industry Advisory Corp. has named MDS principal Kent Loehrke a managing director as a result of the acquisition.
January 8 -
In December inventory shortages continued to drive down home sales an additional 3.5% on a year-over-year basis, says the Seattle-based online broker.
January 8 -
While there are some home sellers who are willing to accept the Internet currency for their property, the inherent volatility makes it difficult in a financed transaction.
January 8 -
A mortgage bank provided an undisclosed amount of seed money for the automation that links lenders, buyers and real estate agents.
January 8 -
Ability to repay should not have an effect on activity going forward although the qualified mortgage rule will.
January 8 -
While meeting past compliance deadlines has often felt like running a marathon, many in the banking industry view meeting the approaching Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's mortgage servicing deadline as a flat-out sprint.
January 7 -
U.S. consumers have greater optimism in accessing mortgage credit at the end of 2013 to acquire a home compared to a year ago.
January 7 -
Software solutions allow Realtors and brokers to track tasks at vacant and owner-occupied housing units to streamline the closing process.
January 6 -
Thomas H. Lee Partners owns 35% of each of Black Knights operating units.
January 6 -
Borrowers have been generally in a rush to refinance during the holidays. This year, there has been no such impetus.
January 3 -
LoanDepot chairman and CEO Anthony Hsieh still relies heavily on automation, but finds more opportunity today in targeting multiple business lines within the nonbank mortgage market.
January 3 -
Another one-third will think 6% will be the point where the market will turn.
January 3 -
The financial crisis brought with it an onset of unprecedented problems that now serve as the teaching lesson of our strict regulatory environment.
January 3 -
Buyers are rushing into the New York market after a jump in mortgage rates since May, heightening competition for properties at a time when supply is dwindling.
January 3 -
Limited supply, waning affordability and the decline in investor purchases continue to constrain home buying activity in Clark County, Nev.
January 3 -
This type of single-family real estate investment recovered from a slight decline the prior month and rose nearly 2% in November, according to the Census Bureau.
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