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U.S. Pending Home Sales Plunge 7.1% in August

All four national regions report a slump in monthly and annual transactions, emphasizing the need for better rates and increased housing inventory.

Analysis and Data
Widespread Housing Discrimination Persists In U.S.

Redfin Survey shows Black, Hispanic, Asian, and LGBTQ+ communities continue to face bias during home searches, despite protective federal laws.

Diversity & Inclusion
Washington Trust Bank Settles $9M Redlining Claim

Rhode Island bank faces allegations of discrimination against Black and Hispanic mortgage seekers; DOJ emphasizes commitment to racial equality in lending.

Analysis and Data
Home Affordability Plummets As Mortgage Payments Rise

Reports from ATTOM and MBA highlight steepest drop since 2007, with 99% of counties surpassing historical averages in home and condo pricing.

Analysis and Data
Sep 28, 2023
The Interest
ABA Says Credit Crunch Looms

Q4 2023 American Bankers Association Index indicates a cautious economic outlook for both consumers and businesses.

Analysis and Data
Modern Barn Raising

Down payment gifting reaches new heights

Sales and Marketing
Modern barn raising
NMP
FHA Bias: Originators Need To Educate Real Estate Agents

VA loans are also unpopular for incorrectly skeptical agents

FHA
FHA Bias
NMP
Second Best To Banks? Not So Fast

Not everyone thinks of approaching brokers for a mortgage, but independent agents are trying to change that

Sales and Marketing
Second best to banks?
NMP
Senior Homeowners See Record Housing Wealth In Q2 2023

Amidst economic uncertainties, housing wealth for those 62 and older soars.

Analysis and Data