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Builder Confidence Rises For First Time In Over A Year

While the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index remains low, it rose for the first time since December 2021.

Analysis and Data
Accurate Group Hires New Chief Appraiser

Industry veteran Michele Golden to oversee staff and regulatory compliance.

People On The Move
Fannie Mae Picks 5 Proposals To Advance Racial Equity In Housing

Awards contracts through $5M Sustainable Communities Innovation Challenge 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion
BMO Offering E-Closing For Refis

Offered only on loans secured by property in U.S. states & counties that allow it.

Tech
Mortgage Applications Post Nearly 30% Gain

Both purchase and refi applications spike as mortgage rates fell in second week of 2023.

Analysis and Data
The Racial Appraisal Gap Expands

Groundbreaking research shows bias in appraisals worsens every year.

Jan 17, 2023
NMP's Gated Communities
Jan 17, 2023
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Homebuyers In Past 2 Years Don’t Regret Buying

LendingTree survey finds one in five have issues with appraisals, though.

Analysis and Data
How To Succeed In A Down Market?

Shashank Shekhar, CEO of Instamortgage, says three strategies will help originators succeed in today’s market.

Jan 17, 2023
NMP's The Principal
Fannie Mae Announces Results Of 28th Reperforming Loan Sale

The sale included approximately 10,100 loans totaling $1.9 billion in UPB, divided into five pools.

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