Banks report tighter lending standards for mortgages, HELOCs in Q3
Banks have tightened lending standards for most categories of residential real estate (RRE) loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) over the...
3 Real estate lessons learned from the dance floor of “Dancing with the Stars”
William Shakespeare said it well: “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” I relate, as much of...
CoreLogic’s income analysis solution now integrated with Fannie Mae’s income calculator
CoreLogic’s AutomatIQ Borrower Income Analysis solution is now integrated with Fannie Mae’s Income Calculator, the company announced last week.
With this integration, mortgage lenders...
Opinion: Brokerage economics and the $1.8b damages in the commission lawsuit
While reading about the $1.8 billion dollar damages claim assessed against the National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams and HomeServices, I wondered what...
FHFA failed to document desktop appraisal reviews, OIG says
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) failed to adequately document desktop appraisal reports, which clouds data on the effectiveness of the desktop appraisal...
US home prices continued their rally in September
Home prices rallied in September, as homebuyers still outnumbered sellers.
Home prices posted a 3.9% annual gain in September, up from a 2.5% gain...
Mortgage rates continue a downward trend in the twilight of 2023
As we prepare to bid adieu to 2023, mortgage rates this week again stayed below seven percent.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.61% as...
6 best real estate schools in Colorado for 2024
Your real estate career in picturesque Colorado is an exciting adventure waiting to unfold. We’re here to guide you in finding the best...
7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024
Course Formats: Live and on-demand classes.
Course Access: 180 days from the date of registration to complete your 40-hour course.
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High mortgage rates sideline homeowners from tapping home equity: ICE
Rising home prices have pushed the third quarter’s tappable home equity amount near its 2022 peak, but interest rates are making homeowners reluctant...
