January 8, 2019
In 2018, the total value of the U.S. housing market increased $1.9 trillion, propelling its value to a whopping $33.3 trillion, according to new data from […]
January 4, 2019
After soaring to a near 10-year high, HELOC originations took an unexpected tumble in the third quarter, falling 14% from the previous quarter and 11% from […]
December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018
Mortgage originations are falling and will continue to do so in 2019, but rising home prices could cause an increase in homeowners seeking to tap into […]
December 17, 2018
December 17, 2018
Banks are bracing for the impact – on two fronts – of a new federal rule that will change how companies account for the cost of […]
December 13, 2018
December 13, 2018
Delinquency rates on commercial and multifamily mortgages stayed nearly historic lows during the third quarter, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported. “Commercial and multifamily mortgage delinquency rates […]
December 12, 2018
American homeowners with a mortgage lost about $2,300 in equity this quarter, as tappable equity declined for the first time since the housing market began its […]
December 11, 2018
Though legal and administrative proceedings may advance, evictions for units owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be halted between Dec. 17 and Jan. 2. […]
December 5, 2018
December 5, 2018
U.S. households have been taking on more debt for 17 straight quarters, leading to a total debt burden of $13.51 trillion at the end of the […]
December 4, 2018
December 4, 2018
The U.S. economy is showing some vulnerabilities as investors increasingly buy up risky corporate debt and businesses rely on “historically high” borrowing levels, according to the […]