Mortgage Industry Adapts to Rising Interest Rates The U.S. mortgage industry is adapting to rising interest rates, transforming lending strategies, and borrower behaviors. This article explores the implications for lenders and borrowers, offering insights into new trends and strategies.
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What the Recent Unemployment Figures Mean to Fannie Mae’s Economist

What the Recent Unemployment Figures Mean to Fannie Mae’s Economist

Sunday, 14 June 2020
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While initial claims for unemployment insurance came in at 1.5 million for the current reporting week (June 6), representing a decline of 350,000 from the previous week’s level, there have still been more than 44 million unemployment insurance claims filed over the last 12 weeks. Read more...
Quicken Loans Could Be One of 2020’s Biggest IPOs

Quicken Loans Could Be One of 2020’s Biggest IPOs

Wednesday, 17 June 2020
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If Quicken Loans goes public this year, its valuation will be in the tens of billions of dollars, making it one of if not the biggest initial public offerings in 2020. So reports The Detroit News. Read more...
Mortgage Rates Inch Higher, Still Near Record Low

Mortgage Rates Inch Higher, Still Near Record Low

Sunday, 14 June 2020
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Mortgage rates have drifted higher but remain historically low amid conflicting economic data. So reports MoneyWise. Read more...
UK Regulator Fines Lloyds Bank $81M for Mortgage Handling

UK Regulator Fines Lloyds Bank $81M for Mortgage Handling

Friday, 19 June 2020
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority has slapped Lloyds Bank with a fine of £64 million ($81 million) for mishandling the mortgages of financially distressed customers. So reports Reuters. Read more...
Mortgage Applications from Buyers Leap 13%

Mortgage Applications from Buyers Leap 13%

Sunday, 14 June 2020
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Mortgage demand has stayed hot even as interest rates have drifted from their all-time lows. So reports CNBC. Read more...
Less Than 1 in 10 Homeowners in Forbearance Hold 10% or Less Equity: Black Knight

Less Than 1 in 10 Homeowners in Forbearance Hold 10% or Less Equity: Black Knight

Wednesday, 10 June 2020
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Forbearance volumes fell between May 26 and June 2, the first time since the crisis began, according to data from Black Knight. As such, the focus of industry participants–especially servicers and mortgage investors–must now shift from pipeline growth to pipeline management and downstream performance of loans in forbearance. That's according to Ben Graboske, President of… Read more...
Government Now Guarantees 98% of New Mortgage Debt

Government Now Guarantees 98% of New Mortgage Debt

Friday, 12 June 2020
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Since the coronavirus hit, the federal government has taken on an even bigger role as a backstop for the $11 trillion housing debt market, according to Barclays. So reports MarketWatch. Read more...
Unemployment Rate Drops, a Positive Surprise for Economy

Unemployment Rate Drops, a Positive Surprise for Economy

Tuesday, 09 June 2020
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Unexpectedly strong employment figures from the Labor Department have provided another sign that economic conditions have steadied since the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses to close in mid-March. So reports Reuters. Read more...
Freddie Mac Hires CFO as Exit Plan Continues

Freddie Mac Hires CFO as Exit Plan Continues

Thursday, 11 June 2020
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Freddie Mac has appointed a new chief financial officer as it and fellow mortgage giant Fannie Mae move toward a planned exit from government conservatorship. So reports Multi-Housing News. Read more...
Mortgage Rates Inch Up From Record Low as Outlook Brightens

Mortgage Rates Inch Up From Record Low as Outlook Brightens

Sunday, 07 June 2020
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U.S. long-term mortgage rates have edged higher amid hopes that the economic impact from COVID-19 may have bottomed. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...

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