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Housing demand rises as inventory falls
Even with mortgage rates higher this year than last, housing demand is up. It’s time to track the spring housing data.
2023 New home sales helped the economy avoid a recession
The new home sales sector employs construction workers and stimulates the purchase of goods and services to build those homes.
FAR’s CMO on reverse mortgage industry headwinds, the role of market research
There is only so much the reverse mortgage industry can do about interest rates, but it has many marketing tools according to Chris Moschner.
FAR’s CMO on reverse mortgage industry headwinds, the role of market research
There is only so much the reverse mortgage industry can do about interest rates, but it has many marketing tools according to Chris Moschner.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announce “Mission Index”
The GSEs announced a revamped “Mission Index” designed to update and expand their single-family social bond framework.
Judge sets pretrial deadlines in Texas Capital suit against Ginnie Mae
A magistrate judge set key deadlines in the TCB/Ginnie Mae suit, but several come in 2025 which may bring new government decision-makers.
2023 New home sales helped the economy avoid a recession
The new home sales sector employs construction workers and stimulates the purchase of goods and services to build those homes.
Mortgage rates, inventory and demand rise as price cuts fall
Housing inventory, new listing data and mortgage rates are all rising, but the price cut data percentages are falling.
AIME’s CEO Katie Sweeney to step down and take helm of Broker Action Coalition
Katie Sweeney, the chairman and CEO of AIME, is departing to lead its lobbying arm, Broker Action Coalition. A new CEO at AIME has not yet been selected.
Title insurance premium volume dropped 37% in Q2 2023
ALTA reports a 37% annual decline in title premium volume during Q2 2023 due to high mortgage rates and low housing inventory.
Fannie Mae scraps title waiver pilot program
Fannie Mae will not submit plans for a title waiver pilot program to the FHFA as part of its Equitable Housing Finance Plan.
Title insurer Doma unveils new business model
As part of a strategy pivot, top 10 title underwriter Doma announced it would license its instant underwriting software to other firms.
Fannie Mae makes further changes to appraiser independence requirements
The new AIR updates also brought property data independence requirements, and one professional says the impacts will be felt by the industry.
NAMB supports new proposed regulations for AVMs
NAMB announced its support of proposed AVM regulations announced by federal agencies and the White House in June.
Fannie Mae approves six vendors for controversial new valuation initiative
Fannie Mae has approved six firms to handle its new valuation initiative, which represents potentially the biggest shift in the valuation space in years.
