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Katie Jensen

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Katie Jensen is a mortgage news reporter at NMP.

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The Legacy Of Housing Discrimination Presented In Visual Form

A groundbreaking exhibition that sheds light on unsavory Chicago real estate practices in the '50s and '60s: Land Sale Contracts.

Feb 17, 2022
Dearfield Fund For Black Wealth Cuts $40,000 Off Home Purchases

The newly created Dearfield Fund for Black Wealth offers first-time Black homebuyers up to $40,000 in down payment assistance.

Feb 17, 2022
Out-Of-Towners Pay Nearly 30% More On Home Purchases Than Locals

Out-of-towners typically come with bigger budgets, pricing out locals who become stuck renting.

Feb 16, 2022
Seniors Worry Over Inflation, While Home Equity Wealth Grows

American Advisors Group (AAG) shows that the cost of living and other financial pressures have left seniors concerned for their future.

Feb 16, 2022
Renter Confidence On The Rise, Despite Future Rent Increases

Avail surveyed 2,163 renters and 1,156 landlords in January 2022 to gather their thoughts on the state of the rental market. 

Feb 16, 2022
Mendix & AWS Bring Intelligent Automation To Mortgage Originations

The low-code application templates allow developers and domain experts to create consistent, custom applications for industry-specific use.

Feb 15, 2022
Black Knight Acquires Remaining Interest In Optimal Blue Holdco for $1.16B

Black Knight Inc. acquired the outstanding interest of Optimal Blue Holdco LLC from Cannae Holdings Inc. and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. for nearly $1.16 billion in stocks and cash. 

Feb 15, 2022
Fathom Holdings Subsidiary Acquires Cornerstone First Financial

The mortgage industry is still in the midst of consolidating as acquisitions and mergers continue to take place.

Feb 15, 2022
Purchase & Cash-Out Rate Locks Increase In January, Refinances Freefall

In January, overall rate locks were up 9.5% from December, driven by a 19.9% and 9.2% increase in purchase loans and cash-out locks, respectively. 

Feb 14, 2022
Affordability Improves Slightly As Household Income Grows In California

The percentage of California home buyers who could afford to purchase a median-priced, single-family home inched up 1% from the third quarter to the fourth quarter of 2021.

Feb 14, 2022