Housing Confidence Dips But Remains Near Survey High
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® decreased 0.5 points in June to 91.5 after nearing its survey high last month.
Author : Chris Frankie
FHFA Special Advisor Bob Ryan to Depart
The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, has announced that Bob Ryan, a special advisor to the agency, will leave
N.J. to Launch Statewide Foreclosure Database
New Jersey is on track to create a tracking system of all houses under foreclosure across the state. So reports Newark’s WBGO.
Mortgage Rates Inch Up, Vets to Pay More
Rates for home loans increased modestly in the holiday shortened week ending July 3. So reports MarketWatch.
U.S. Economic Expansion is Longest in History
The 121-month U.S. economic expansion, which began in June 2009, is the longest in the history of the country, according to the National Bureau of
Ask Brian: How Can I Get Clients to Speak with Me When I’m Available?
Dear Brian, How can I get clients to meet or speak with me during the times I am available instead of evenings and weekends? –Tim
How White Lies Drive Low Retention
By Pat Sherlock, Founder QFS Sales Solutions Recently, an originator asked me for advice about changing lenders, citing three issues:
3Points: VA Changes, Fannie & Freddie, and FHA Enhancements?
The July 2019 edition of 3Points with UWM President & CEO Mat Ishbia, covers major changes at the VA, significant updates from Fannie Mae and
Bill Bodnar of MMG: A Reason to Celebrate
Bill Bodnar from the Mortgage Market Guide says that on Wednesday, July 3, we saw a 2019 closing high for mortgage-backed securities. At the same
Ask the Expert: Is it Better to Hire Quality or Quantity? (pt. 2)
By Dave Hershman, Senior Vice President, Sales of Weichert Financial Part 2 of my response to the question: “I am having a bit of a