Is mortgage demand really picking up?

Purchase application data When mortgage rates fell more than 1% lower in late 2022 and 2023,…

Why are home prices at all-time highs with more inventory?

Let’s keep it simple: total active listings are still below 2019 levels nationally, and the days…

FHFA grants conditional approval for Freddie Mac second mortgage pilot

The program is only for primary residences and the first mortgage must have a minimum seasoning…

Why Austin home prices remain stubbornly high

Austin inventory Low mortgage rates tied to COVID-era policies spurred a nationwide homebuying spree that stripped…

After retirement, reverse mortgage pro goes from LO to customer

Chris Clow/RMD: What do you think helped you to stay in the reverse mortgage business for…

Can mortgage rates keep falling? Job market data is key

10-year yield and mortgage rates  After the intense jobs week data, we ran straight into CPI…

New records from Ginnie Mae, HUD filed in TCB case

New filings The filing, posted to the court docket on Thursday, shows the immediate bankruptcy concern…

South River president on reverse mortgage business, data science and priorities

Chris Clow/RMD: How has reverse business this year been going, and how do you foresee business…

Inflation and Fed day: A crucial moment for the housing market

Before the Fed held its press conference, we got a softer-than-anticipated CPI report, which sent the…

Government requests more time in Ginnie Mae/TCB lawsuit

“Certain Ginnie Mae documents have been flagged as potentially subject to the federal Defend Trade Secrets…