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Christine Stuart

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Christine Stuart is the news director at NMP.

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Widespread Housing Discrimination Persists In U.S.

Redfin Survey shows Black, Hispanic, Asian, and LGBTQ+ communities continue to face bias during home searches, despite protective federal laws.

Sep 28, 2023
Washington Trust Bank Settles $9M Redlining Claim

Rhode Island bank faces allegations of discrimination against Black and Hispanic mortgage seekers; DOJ emphasizes commitment to racial equality in lending.

Sep 28, 2023
Home Affordability Plummets As Mortgage Payments Rise

Reports from ATTOM and MBA highlight steepest drop since 2007, with 99% of counties surpassing historical averages in home and condo pricing.

Sep 28, 2023
ABA Says Credit Crunch Looms

Q4 2023 American Bankers Association Index indicates a cautious economic outlook for both consumers and businesses.

Sep 27, 2023
Senior Homeowners See Record Housing Wealth In Q2 2023

Amidst economic uncertainties, housing wealth for those 62 and older soars.

Sep 27, 2023
Mortgage Malaise: CFPB Report Reveals Steep Originations Drop, Rising Borrower Costs

Increased fees, soaring monthly payments, and growing approval disparities unsettle the housing market; CFPB eyes regulatory tweaks.

Mr. Cooper Pursues ACI Payments For $2.3 Billion Servicing Snafu

Mortgage servicer takes legal action following massive borrower impact; CFPB previously fined ACI $25 million for related charges.

Sep 27, 2023
Mortgage Applications Tumble Amid Sky-High Rates

With mortgage rates hitting a 20-year peak, a 1.3% dip in applications reflects the strain on homebuyers and limited motivation for refinancing.

Sep 27, 2023
New Home Sales Dip In August

Builders offer increased incentives to attract buyers; First-time homeowners gravitate toward new builds as inventory constraints persist.

Sep 26, 2023
Home Prices Reach New Highs In July 2023

Chicago, Cleveland, and New York drive robust growth; S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices and the FHFA report a consistent positive trajectory despite regional disparities.

Sep 26, 2023