Analysis and Data
Coming Up:
Fair Lending? Not For Blacks
Studies offer suggestions for fixing the problem
NMP
Mortgage Prepayments Fell, Delinquencies Rose In November
Black Knight 'First Look' finds signs that more homeowners are struggling to make payments.
Taking A Peek At Secondary Market Options
A primer on selling loans directly to GSEs or securitizing loans yourself
Mortgage Banker
Existing-Home Sales Fall For 10th Straight Month
National Association of Realtors says sales in November fell 7.7% from October.
Redfin: All-Cash Home Sales At Highest Level Since 2014
Roughly one-third of U.S. home purchases were made with all cash in October.
Mortgage Applications Rise For 2nd Straight Week
The 0.9% overall increase was led by refinancing mortgages as mortgage rates fell.
Fewer Housing Starts, More Completions In November
Backlog of homes being completed even as builder confidence continues to fall.
Urban Institute: 80% Of Homes On Market Unaffordable
Study says declining number of active listings nationwide puts homeownership out of reach for American with median income.
Share of Mortgages In Forbearance Stayed Flat In November
Most vulnerable homeowners have FHA, VA, or other government loans.
Applications To Buy New Homes In November Down 25% YOY
MBA survey finds applications increased 1% from October.