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Homebuyers say this is the worst time ever to buy a house HW+
Homebuyers are feeling pretty pessimistic about the housing market. In January, Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) hit its lowest level since May 2020 when much of the country was still in lockdown
The fate of HUD HW+
In recent months, HUD investigators have made redlining cases a departmental priority, according to interviews with attorneys. Here’s what those interviews have revealed when it comes to the department’s priorities.
UWM sues broker shop for sending loans to Rocket, Fairway HW+
Shawn John Nevin, CEO of America’s MoneyLine, says UWM’s $2.8M lawsuit is “anticompetitive, anti-American” and won’t survive legal scrutiny.
The fate of HUD HW+
In recent months, HUD investigators have made redlining cases a departmental priority, according to interviews with attorneys. Here’s what those interviews have revealed when it comes to the department’s priorities.
UWM sues broker shop for sending loans to Rocket, Fairway HW+
Shawn John Nevin, CEO of America’s MoneyLine, says UWM’s $2.8M lawsuit is “anticompetitive, anti-American” and won’t survive legal scrutiny.
Positive jobs report sends bond yields higher HW+
The bond market shot up higher as soon as the jobs report came in. Watch for mortgage rates to follow that trend higher.
Here are 4 macro trends impacting the 2022 housing market HW+
The new housing market environment expected in 2022 is underpinned by four macro trends in the economy. So, what are the implications of those trends on the mortgage market?
Mortgage stocks are in free fall. So what’s next? HW+
The six nonbank lenders that went public during the pandemic have lost around $36 billion in combined value since Rocket debuted on the NYSE in August 2020, according to an analysis by HousingWire.
Homebuyers say this is the worst time ever to buy a house HW+
Homebuyers are feeling pretty pessimistic about the housing market. In January, Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) hit its lowest level since May 2020 when much of the country was still in lockdown
Zillow’s outlook for 2022: Will housing affordability slow demand? HW+
“An unstoppable force will meet an immovable object in the U.S. housing market this year, and we’ll find out which one wins,” says Jeff Tucker, senior economist at Zillow.
HW+ Member Spotlight: Gary Scott HW+
This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Gary Scott, president at Allen Tate Realtors, as he shares the big themes for the housing market in 2022.
Here are 4 macro trends impacting the 2022 housing market HW+
The new housing market environment expected in 2022 is underpinned by four macro trends in the economy. So, what are the implications of those trends on the mortgage market?
Will 2022 be a good year for real estate investors? HW+
Whether a real estate investor is a developer or a fix-and-flip expert, the good news is that demand isn’t going away anytime soon.
The “Big Four” take on the upstarts in title insurance HW+
Dozens of tech-forward startups are competing for a slice of the 10.5% share of the market controlled by small, independent title insurance companies.
In the race to modernize title, firms double down on software HW+
Developing software to overcome regulatory issues and underlying business practices is the key to the future of the title insurance industry, some CEOs believe.
The title insurance industry has a talent problem HW+
With an aging workforce, the title insurance industry is betting on internships and TikTok to attract the next generation of talent. HW+ Premium Content
What’s driving First American’s big bets on proptech HW+
First American Title in Q3 recorded $278 million in gains related to its tech/venture investments. We caught up with Paul Hurst for a closer look at the company’s tech strategy. HW+ Premium Content
A Crystal Ball for eClosings HW+
After a big leap ahead in 2020, are eClosings stalling? Here’s what you need to know about the future of digital closings. HW+ Premium Content.
The appraisal industry’s governance problem HW+
A report, commissioned by the Appraisal Subcommittee and led by the National Fair Housing Alliance, found that the appraisal industry, in sharp contrast to other sectors in housing finance, has been allowed to police itself.
“I don’t want to say we’re archaic”: Appraisal Institute president vows reform HW+
Appraisal Institute president Jody Bishop spoke to HousingWire about what he would like to change about the profession, while still advocating for its members.
Here are 7 trends to watch in the 2022 appraisal market HW+
The tides of the mortgage industry are changing as we head into 2022, and just like the sand under the waves, we can expect the appraisal landscape to shift along with it.
Appraisers slam FHFA appraisal blog post HW+
Research detailing overt demographic references in appraisal reports has sparked anger from appraisers, even as they express dismay at the findings.
FHFA takes a swing at racial bias in appraisals HW+
In a report on racial bias in appraisal, the FHFA said it found examples of “overt references to race, ethnicity, and other prohibited bases under federal fair lending laws.”
