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Christine Stuart

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Christine Stuart is the news director at NMP.

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Potential Government Shutdown Threatens Home Loan Processing

Limited staffing at HUD and USDA may cause delays in FHA, VA, and reverse mortgages, impacting home buyers and the broader housing market.

Sep 26, 2023
Congress Treading Water On National Flood Insurance Program

Over a thousand daily home transactions at risk as vital program faces expiration amid an already tense housing market.

Sep 25, 2023
Layoffs At Better.com

After a rocky market debut, Better.com has laid off staff.

Sep 25, 2023
Housing Affordability Hits Three-Decade Low

First American Financial says its Real House Price Index is up 17% year over year.

Sep 25, 2023
Mortgage Health Continues Positive Trajectory, But Gains Slow

Black Knight reports declining yearly improvement rates and rising early-stage delinquencies, even as overall figures remain encouraging.

Sep 25, 2023
New Capital Framework May Increase Risk In U.S. Mortgage Market

Federal banking regulators propose changes that could squeeze IMBs and push larger banks out of the mortgage market.

Sep 25, 2023
CFPB Unveils Plan To Remove Medical Debt From Credit Reports

Vice President Harris and CFPB Director Chopra highlight potential boost in mortgage approvals and question debt collectors' methods.

Mortgage Rates And Home Prices Soar, Leaving Homebuyers In Limbo

Redfin report highlights slump in sales, yet a glimmer of hope as new listings tick up.

Sep 22, 2023
Rising Mortgage Rates Drive Borrowers To Buydown Points

Western states lead in adoption as homeowners seek short-term relief.

Sep 22, 2023
Mortgage Rates Cling To 7% Threshold, Dampening Homebuying Spirit

Freddie Mac reveals continued high rates amid cooling housing demand; construction sector hit hardest as potential homebuyers await fall for relief.

Sep 21, 2023