Analysis and Data

Coming Up:
For 1st Time In 6 Weeks, Mortgage Applications Increase

MBA economist says the nearly 4% increase 'underscores the overall volatility' of the current housing market.

Analysis and Data
Study Finds Nonbanks Better At Happy Mortgage Customers

Effect on minority communities better than traditional banks, too.

Analysis and Data
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Mortgage Banker
IMBs Report Losses In The Second Quarter of 2022

Only 57% of mortgage bankers were profitable, MBA survey finds

Analysis and Data
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Mortgage Banker
Equitable Housing Plan Focuses On Green For Black Homeowners

Fannie and Freddie see direct assistance as a path to decreasing disparities.

Analysis and Data
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Mortgage Banker
Who Is Still Buying In Today’s Market?

Only 20% of survey respondents in June felt that it was a good time to buy a home.

Analysis and Data
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Mortgage Banker
Understanding Inflation And Residential Mortgage Exposure

An examination of the useful tools for minimizing risk.

Analysis and Data
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Mortgage Banker
Applications To Buy New Homes Fell 10% In August YOY

Month-over-month, purchase applications rebounded in August after four straight monthly declines.

Analysis and Data
Fed Committee Gathers To Renew Inflation Fight

FOMC expected to announced 0.75% rate hike after 2-day meeting ends Wednesday.

Regulation and Compliance
Analysis and Data
Multifamily Units Boost Housing Starts In August

Construction of new multifamily units rose nearly 29% in August from July; single-family starts rose 3.4%.

Analysis and Data
Student Loan Relief Could Increase Homeownership

Urban Institute says borrowers of color would most likely see the greatest benefits.

Opinion
Analysis and Data