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The researchers found that the disparities that emerged from the analysis of 1.8 million appraisals from 2019 and 2020 were statistically significant.

December's average balance for a mortgage to purchase a newly constructed property set an all-time high, the Mortgage Bankers Association's Builder Application Survey found.

The new offering’s loan structure is designed to hedge against digital currency's price volatility.

President Biden’s aspirations for aggressive forgiveness haven’t been fulfilled to date, but steps taken so far have lowered a key hurdle to entry-level homeownership.

The latest jobs and economic numbers pave the way for additional upward movement throughout 2022, analysts said.

The ruling overturns a summary judgment in a class action lawsuit filed by refinance customers between 2004 and 2009 in West Virginia over alleged inflated property values.

Increasing rates contributed to a sluggish pace for refinances, but the purchase market showed sustained strength.

December's activity was down 18% from November, led by a 23% drop in purchase volume and a 17% decline in rate-and-term refinancings, Black Knight said.

Despite the rising number of COVID infections, investors made no moves that would apply downward pressure.

Recent existing home sales have been stronger than expected, but next year could see a market held back by the inventory shortage and higher rates.