Analysis and Data
Coming Up:
November Sales Of New Homes Spike 12.4%
Biggest jump since July 2020 in part the result of dramatic downward revision of October 2021 total.
Steady Decline In Delinquencies Continued In November
Black Knight First Look report, however, shows more than 1M mortgage delinquencies remain.
Existing-Home Sales Rose In November
National Association of Realtors says sales rose nearly 2% from October, but inventory decreased 13.3%.
How Rising Rates Affect Potential Home Sales
Existing-home sales don’t always slow down when mortgage rates rise; they are more influenced by why mortgage rates are rising.
Homeowners Gain $9.1 Trillion Over The Past Year
Most homeowners are completely unaware they're sitting on a growing pile of money.
Delinquent Loans Reduced To 1.67%
The total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 39 basis points.
Zillow Enables Collaborative Home Shopping
86% of Zillow users report shopping with a partner, spouse, or housemate.
Inflated Gas Prices Increase Homeowners' Financial Burdens
Homeowners bills are increasing and it’s not just because mortgage rates have been inching up since early autumn.
Hard Knocks Open Doors For Mortgage Servicing Opportunities
Many servicers who went through the housing crisis ended up in prominent leadership roles due to their performance during that time
MORTGAGE WOMEN
Fannie Mae ESR Group: Inflation Is Top Risk Concern For 2022
The latest commentary from Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group featured a number of adjustments and concerns surrounding inflation for 2022.