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Fannie Mae Chief Economist on Factors Driving the Housing Market

Fannie Mae Chief Economist on Factors Driving the Housing Market

Friday, 05 February 2021
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According to a study done by Eyul Tekin, “after adjusting for inflation over time the future of the American Dream seems rather gloomy. Median home prices increased 121% nationwide since 1960, but median household income only increased 29%." This is rather disturbing. Read more...
35 Million U.S. Homes at High Risk from Natural Hazards: Report

35 Million U.S. Homes at High Risk from Natural Hazards: Report

Friday, 29 January 2021
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Almost a third of the U.S. housing stock, or 35 million homes, are exposed to high risk from natural hazards, according to the CoreLogic 2020 Catastrophe Report. Read more...
Bodnar of MMG: What Fed Week Developments Mean for Clients

Bodnar of MMG: What Fed Week Developments Mean for Clients

Friday, 29 January 2021
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Fed Chair Powell said three things important for mortgage/housing and the overall economy, said Bill Bodnar of The Mortgage Market Guide (MMG). Read more...
Forbearances Rise Again: Black Knight

Forbearances Rise Again: Black Knight

Friday, 29 January 2021
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The number of mortgages in active forbearance was up again, rising by 20,000 from Tuesday of the previous week. That's according to Black Knight’s McDash Flash Forbearance Tracker. Read more...
HUD Nominee Vows to Protect Homeowners Who’ve Fallen Behind

HUD Nominee Vows to Protect Homeowners Who’ve Fallen Behind

Friday, 29 January 2021
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President Joe Biden’s housing secretary nominee, Marcia Fudge, has told senators that her first priority if confirmed would be to defend the millions who have missed mortgage or rent payments because of lost earnings since COVID-19. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...
U.S. Economic Growth Slows to End Worst Year Since 1946

U.S. Economic Growth Slows to End Worst Year Since 1946

Friday, 29 January 2021
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The U.S. economy wrapped up its worst year since the end of World War II with a 4% seasonalized and annualized growth rate in the fourth quarter, matching analyst forecasts. So reports CNN. Read more...
New Home Sales Rebound to 842,000 in December

New Home Sales Rebound to 842,000 in December

Friday, 29 January 2021
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After a steep fall in November, new home sales increased in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 842,000, according to Commerce Department data. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...
Bodnar of MMG: 3 Reasons Yields Remain Elevated

Bodnar of MMG: 3 Reasons Yields Remain Elevated

Saturday, 23 January 2021
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Bill Bodnar of The Mortgage Market Guide (MMG) said stocks enjoyed the Janet Yellen rally as she told the Senate to "go big" on the new stimulus plan, while rates remain low. He adds that this news has consequences for you and your clients. Read more...
Fannie Mae Hires Finance Vet as Chief Risk Officer

Fannie Mae Hires Finance Vet as Chief Risk Officer

Friday, 22 January 2021
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Fannie Mae has named Ryan Zanin, currently a member of the mortgage finance giant’s board of directors, as its executive vice president and chief risk officer. Read more...
Home Construction Soars to 14-Year High

Home Construction Soars to 14-Year High

Friday, 22 January 2021
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New U.S. home construction grew at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.67 million units last month, a 5.8% increase over November and the strongest pace in 14 years. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...

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