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Fannie Mae's ESR Group Says Economy Is Finding Firmer Footing

The GSE cited stronger-than-expected job gains in the August employment report and sizable upward revisions to personal income data

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Mortgage Fraud Risk Up 8.3% From Last Year

Identity and transaction fraud rise for the second consecutive year, CoreLogic reports

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Home Seller Margins Drop Slightly During 3Q

Homeowners earned a 55.6% profit margin on typical single-family home sale

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Loan Applications, Credit Availability Fall

Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports 17% decrease in applications for week ending Oct. 11

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'Half backs' Buy Homes In Other Southern Regions

More affordable locales gaining popularity with retirees, report shows

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Mortgage Lenders Have Work To Do When It Comes To Customer Service, Survey Says

The American Customer Satisfaction Index reported mortgage lenders rank in the bottom nine among ACSI-measured industries.

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Single-Family Home Prices Increased 5.9% Year-Over-Year

Home prices rose a seasonally adjusted 1.3% during Q3 2024

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Sidelined Homebuyers Prioritize Education, Presidential Election

4 in 10 prospective homebuyers have not yet connected with a mortgage lender, presenting an opportunity for brokers and originators.

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Hurricanes Devastate Florida, Plummet Home Sales

U.S. pending home sales decline most in four Florida metros

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September CPI Report Clouds Outlook On Further Rate Cuts

Inflation data suggests there are rainy days ahead, lowering the chances of the Fed easing rates.

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