Site Map for August 2017

Date
Title
31 Aug 2017
Scammers already preying on homeowners impacted by Harvey
31 Aug 2017
Wells Fargo cheated mortgage borrowers with extra fees, lawsuits claim
31 Aug 2017
First-time homebuyers continue to rely on low-down-payment mortgages
31 Aug 2017
LoanLogics adds ex-Thomson Reuters innovation exec to board
31 Aug 2017
Is tax reform good for real estate? Part two
31 Aug 2017
Mortgage applications down more than 2%
31 Aug 2017
Homebuilders urge safeguards for Hurricane Harvey rebuilding
30 Aug 2017
Lending giants donate $1 million each to Harvey relief efforts
30 Aug 2017
First American: Low inventory drives drop in house price affordability
30 Aug 2017
Black Knight: Home price index hits record high
30 Aug 2017
New Residential, Altisource partner on MSRs
30 Aug 2017
Is tax reform good for real estate? Part one
30 Aug 2017
First time buyers at highest Q2 level since the 90s
30 Aug 2017
National home price index hits record high
30 Aug 2017
Buying, selling a home has become more stressful
29 Aug 2017
Cherry Creek chairman resigns in wake of lender’s decision to offer benefits to same-sex couples
29 Aug 2017
Non-prime an asset for originators’ toolbag
29 Aug 2017
Florida sees sales, median prices grow in July
29 Aug 2017
New home sales in Texas improve in July
29 Aug 2017
Jet Direct Funding launches wholesale lending channel
29 Aug 2017
Conventional or FHA?
29 Aug 2017
Affordability continues to decline despite rising wages, falling rates
29 Aug 2017
Another record high for US home prices says Black Knight
28 Aug 2017
Yellen rejects Trump’s regulatory approach
28 Aug 2017
Mortgage banker sues insurer over cyber attack coverage
28 Aug 2017
Mortgage delinquency rate sinks to 17-year low
28 Aug 2017
CFPB temporarily raises home-loan reporting threshold for lenders
28 Aug 2017
Mortgage rates return to 2017 low
28 Aug 2017
Blend adds top mortgage lenders to its list of customers
28 Aug 2017
Gender inequality includes home equity building study reveals
28 Aug 2017
30-year mortgages at lowest rate this year
25 Aug 2017
CFPB warns against using reverse mortgages to delay Social Security payments
25 Aug 2017
Foreclosures hit decade low
25 Aug 2017
Existing-home sales market is underperforming potential
25 Aug 2017
White House economic adviser likely to be next Fed chair, economists say
25 Aug 2017
Refinance applications continue gains amid slide in total activity
25 Aug 2017
Vantage Production partners with Optimal Blue for real-time pricing
25 Aug 2017
Mortgage credit quality keeps getting stronger
25 Aug 2017
Home prices soar to record highs in 48% of markets
25 Aug 2017
Two regions trigger pull-back in existing home sales
24 Aug 2017
Top Vanguard execs arrested for allegedly embezzling $8.9 million
24 Aug 2017
Which cities are set for strong Q3 home sales?
24 Aug 2017
Tight inventory supports house price growth in Q2
24 Aug 2017
Bank regulators propose capital rules delay for community banks
24 Aug 2017
New home sales slip but more people are looking
24 Aug 2017
Lack of entry-level homes adds to homebuyer struggles
24 Aug 2017
Slowdown in the Golden State
23 Aug 2017
Fed official calls for further rate hikes
23 Aug 2017
UWM names DeCiantis chief marketing officer
23 Aug 2017
Mr. Cooper announces home-loan-linked credit card offering
23 Aug 2017
Independent Settlement Services to add automated valuation model offering
23 Aug 2017
Money Source hires mortgage industry marketer in growth drive
23 Aug 2017
Real estate firms still confident, see 4 main challenges
23 Aug 2017
Wells Fargo leader says progress is being made
23 Aug 2017
Getting 30 favorites on Zillow means more money, quicker sale
22 Aug 2017
Refinance volume sees quarterly decrease
22 Aug 2017
Consumer confidence hits year-to-date high
22 Aug 2017
California lawmakers to tackle housing package
22 Aug 2017
Texas sees influx of international homebuyers
22 Aug 2017
Hunt Mortgage Group closes first commercial real estate securitization
22 Aug 2017
What do FICO changes mean for mortgage customers?
22 Aug 2017
Residential building up as multifamily developments jump 30%
22 Aug 2017
New look for iconic real estate brand after 44 years
22 Aug 2017
July supply hits 13-year low in this Northeast market
21 Aug 2017
Freddie Mac introduces appraisal-free mortgage program
21 Aug 2017
Housing inventory slump dampens mortgage originations
21 Aug 2017
Originators, what do you look for in a branch network?
21 Aug 2017
California developer to pay $7.5 million over home-flipping scam
21 Aug 2017
Refinance loans see gains in share of total activity
21 Aug 2017
California housing market remains solid with sales, price gains
21 Aug 2017
Freddie, Fannie to allow appraisal alternatives for some buyers
21 Aug 2017
Major milestone for commercial mortgage lender
18 Aug 2017
Supply-demand imbalance pushes home prices higher in Q2
18 Aug 2017
New residential construction drops in July
18 Aug 2017
Refinance applications up share of total mortgage activity
18 Aug 2017
Mortgage Collaborative announces affordable lending effort
18 Aug 2017
$1 million neighborhoods jump as housing markets recover
18 Aug 2017
Homeownership demand remains solid despite challenges
18 Aug 2017
July home sales dipped but pace near 10-year high
17 Aug 2017
Republican governors seek records over Cordray’s potential Hatch Act violation
17 Aug 2017
New American Funding named one of the fastest-growing companies in the US
17 Aug 2017
Wells Fargo board hits refresh
17 Aug 2017
July sees uptick in first-mortgage defaults
17 Aug 2017
Rising demand for new homes drives builder confidence
17 Aug 2017
14 million US homes are equity rich
17 Aug 2017
Home prices maintain robust growth in second quarter
17 Aug 2017
Investors buying up subprime mortgage bonds
16 Aug 2017
Lenders, insurers hit with $15 million in settlements over kickback schemes
16 Aug 2017
How do you survive a refi slump?
16 Aug 2017
Goldman Sachs alum is ‘reasonable’ Yellen replacement, Fed official says
16 Aug 2017
NJ man heads to prison over mortgage fraud scheme
16 Aug 2017
Mortgage Collaborative adds compliance solutions provider to network
16 Aug 2017
Fannie, Freddie continue efforts to reduce mortgage portfolio
16 Aug 2017
Wells Fargo appoints first female chair amid board changes
16 Aug 2017
Keep us away from the neighbors say homeowners
16 Aug 2017
Real estate industry sees strength in numbers
15 Aug 2017
Beware of scammers claiming to be from major mortgage company
15 Aug 2017
HUD appoints head of fair housing efforts
15 Aug 2017
CoreLogic completes acquisition of appraisal-management platform provider
15 Aug 2017
Mid America Mortgage names COO
15 Aug 2017
Western Ohio Mortgage selects RV Exchange for HECM ops
15 Aug 2017
Why testimonials are a must for social media
15 Aug 2017
Increased consolidation in mortgage industry ahead says report
15 Aug 2017
Luxury market leads Houston sales rise
15 Aug 2017
Motown legend’s home finally sold
14 Aug 2017
VA lender to pay more than $1 million for overcharging veterans
14 Aug 2017
SunTrust pays off mortgage settlement obligation
14 Aug 2017
HighTechLending appoints national director for wholesale reverse
14 Aug 2017
July sees new-home purchase apps plummet
14 Aug 2017
This feature can double the value of a Miami condo
14 Aug 2017
Commercial demand growing in the cities
14 Aug 2017
Finding the right home is top challenge for buyers
11 Aug 2017
Wells Fargo accused of ripping off small businesses
11 Aug 2017
Citadel launches new one-month bank statement program
11 Aug 2017
California housing continues affordability slide
11 Aug 2017
More Americans now concerned about housing price correction
11 Aug 2017
Waterstone Mortgage taps Wirth for COO
11 Aug 2017
United Wholesale Mortgage introduces virtual e-closing
11 Aug 2017
Mortgage applications see weekly increase
11 Aug 2017
Manhattan’s peak leasing season ends with a whimper as rents decline
11 Aug 2017
Inventory shortage worsened by one simple thing
11 Aug 2017
Housing affordability got worse in the second quarter
11 Aug 2017
Former Sonny & Cher home listed at $180 million
10 Aug 2017
CFPB pressures Zillow for RESPA settlement
10 Aug 2017
Serious delinquency rate hits post-crisis low
10 Aug 2017
Home values rise in July
10 Aug 2017
Housing starts to reach 1.6 million in 2021 – report
10 Aug 2017
Black Knight expands on home price index with suite of mortgage, housing indices
10 Aug 2017
Index forecasts housing construction growth
10 Aug 2017
Majority of Americans fear housing correction says poll
10 Aug 2017
Millennials pull back from FHAs
10 Aug 2017
Just 29% can afford to buy in this state
09 Aug 2017
The power of customer intelligence
09 Aug 2017
Low-down-payment purchase lending increases close to 7-year high
09 Aug 2017
Guild Mortgage taps industry vet Minton for new EVP position
09 Aug 2017
Housing sentiment falls in July
09 Aug 2017
Single-family permit activity lags in housing activity index
09 Aug 2017
Associated Banc-Corp names chief credit officer
09 Aug 2017
Delinquency rate near 10-year low says CoreLogic
09 Aug 2017
Study suggests uptick in home building ahead
09 Aug 2017
Even a $100K median income doesn’t make these markets affordable
08 Aug 2017
PHH to pay $74 million over alleged underwriting violations
08 Aug 2017
Another Fannie-Freddie bailout could cost taxpayers $100 billion – report
08 Aug 2017
FHFA seeks to improve credit access mortgage borrowers with limited English
08 Aug 2017
Inlanta adds 7 new branches
08 Aug 2017
Two Nevada men face mortgage fraud charges
08 Aug 2017
HUD failed to follow procedure in $18B of note programs – report
08 Aug 2017
Cherry Hill, RoundPoint partner on $2 billion in mortgage servicing per month
08 Aug 2017
How online testimonials can bolster your business
08 Aug 2017
Building permits lag housing market, economic gains
08 Aug 2017
Low downpayment purchases at 7-year high says Black Knight
08 Aug 2017
High prices dampen homebuyer enthusiasm
07 Aug 2017
House staff finds “ample evidence” to hold Cordray in contempt
07 Aug 2017
Is Trump going back on his word to preserve popular mortgage deduction?
07 Aug 2017
Mortgage servicers need laser focus on oversight – report
07 Aug 2017
Mortgage credit availability rises in July
07 Aug 2017
Fannie Mae posts $3.2 billion in net income for Q2
07 Aug 2017
Mortgage rates drop for 4th consecutive week
07 Aug 2017
Wells Fargo settles lawsuit but CEO warns “more headlines” expected
07 Aug 2017
Best zip codes to invest in property revealed
04 Aug 2017
Justice Department may side with Ocwen against CFPB – report
04 Aug 2017
How can GSEs succeed in helping underserved markets?
04 Aug 2017
FHFA pushes to broaden access to mortgage credit
04 Aug 2017
HUD announces $178.5 million in recovery grants for flood-hit areas
04 Aug 2017
MFA Financial purchases more than $1 billion residential mortgage assets in Q2
04 Aug 2017
First time buyers favorite real estate firm revealed by J.D. Power
04 Aug 2017
Luxury home prices outpacing rest of the market
03 Aug 2017
Ocwen posts $44.4 million loss as legal, regulatory costs add up
03 Aug 2017
Customer experience vs. customer service in the mortgage industry
03 Aug 2017
What’s keeping interest rates low?
03 Aug 2017
Sales growth slows in June
03 Aug 2017
Goldman Sachs moves forward with mortgage-related settlements
03 Aug 2017
You can’t measure what you don’t track
03 Aug 2017
Mortgage applications lower, refinance loans slip
03 Aug 2017
Who’s more financially health, men or women?
03 Aug 2017
Commercial Realtors income grows 11%
02 Aug 2017
Hensarling demands investigation into whether CFPB director violated Hatch Act
02 Aug 2017
CFPB cracks down on hidden payment fees
02 Aug 2017
Mortgage defect index posts 7th consecutive increase
02 Aug 2017
Existing-home sales predicted to drop in July
02 Aug 2017
Contract activity growth drives pending home sales recovery
02 Aug 2017
4 metros overvalued as prices rise almost 50% from 2011 trough
02 Aug 2017
Housing demand eased in June but remains elevated
02 Aug 2017
Golden State expansion for Douglas Elliman
01 Aug 2017
Wells Fargo in yet another scandal
01 Aug 2017
How can mortgage servicers drive customer satisfaction?
01 Aug 2017
Lone Star Funds appoints new president of North American operations
01 Aug 2017
Crafting the perfect LinkedIn profile
01 Aug 2017
Pending home sales rise for first time since March
01 Aug 2017
Mortgage software vendors boost capabilities
01 Aug 2017
Existing home sales set to ease in July says Ten-X