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Mortgage Economic Review October 2021
The Mortgage Economic Review is a monthly summary of Key Economic Indicators, Data, and Events pertinent to Mortgage and Real Estate Professionals.
Strong Equity Stakes May Not Prevent Foreclosure Starts
Black Knight Mortgage Monitor report for August 2021 also finds housing market cooling off
New Entrants Grow The Global Consumer Finance Market
Because consumers' lives and financial decisions are constantly changing, so is the global consumer financial market.
Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac: Steady As She Goes?
With new leadership and Congress looking for new revenue, what changes are likely at the GSEs?
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Nurses And Teachers Battle Over A Thin Slice Of The Market
Renters with in-person jobs are battling over a small slice of the rental market comprising smaller, older homes.
A Buyers' Credit Score Rebounds Within One Year After Purchasing A Home
Data from LendingTree suggests that purchasing a home will hurt a buyers' credit score, however, on average it will rebound within a year.
Latinos Forging New Paths To Ownership
Latinos may not have the wealth of other demographics, but they still find a way to make home ownership work.
Asking Price On Homes Increases 12% To An All-Time High
Housing market measures continue to show a typical seasonal cooling with fewer than half of homes selling above list price and new listings of homes for sale down 20% from their 2021 peak.
Seniors Hold On Tight To Their Assets
82% of seniors say they want to live in their home for the rest of their lives.
Home Prices Jump 19.7% From Last Year
The U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 19.7% annual gain in July, up from 18.7% in the previous month.