Mortgages

The move builds on the government-sponsored enterprise’s previous program that facilitated the collection of more rent payment records from tenants who work with its multifamily borrowers.

The median prices for the most sought-after metro areas were on average $128,000 lower than in the city the buyer was leaving, Freddie Mac's study of Loan Product Advisor data found.

Industry leaders suggested they’ve "never felt so worried at a time when everything feels so good otherwise," said Chris Herbert, managing director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

Recent remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Powell suggest more upward movement is ahead.

Following the third most active season on record, the 2022 forecast predicts La Niña will drive increased Atlantic storm development.

Depreciation risk in parts of New Jersey, Illinois and California is growing, according to a first quarter analysis by Attom Data Solutions.

Non-depository institutions originated an even greater share of all home loans compared to the year before, according to the Federal Financial Examination Council’s latest analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.

The latest Federal Reserve move to combat inflation led to a weekly increase of more than 50 basis points.

Lumber prices have wavered, but gypsum, steel and transportation were still on the rise in the past month, according to a National Association of Home Builders analysis.

But a slower-than-anticipated rate of repossessions suggest distressed homeowners are finding solutions.

Rising interest rates eliminated any refinance incentive for 30% of the loans analyzed by Standard & Poor's, marking a turnaround from the start of the year when prepay speeds were expected to increase

New-home borrowers eyeing things like rising commuting costs could add at-home amenities instead so long as they remain relatively affordable, one take on a National Association of Home Builders report suggests.

A positive employment report, robust consumer spending and Fed comments on inflation counter measures drove rates upward.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac asked originators to resubmit applications that contained errors and adjust sold mortgage information due to incorrect life-of-loan representations and warranties.

Elevated prices coupled with higher mortgage rates are leading to affordability challenges that have reduced borrowing volumes.

Delays in closing the deal after it was announced in August resulted in the parties' decision to remain separate, although they will still work together.

But for prospective buyers, soaring home prices in April pushed affordability closer to the all-time low set in June 2006.

The inability to include both types together in standard loan pools has been one of the hurdles to the adoption of digital collateral.

The inventory shortage is beginning to ease, while demand is slowing due to high prices and rising mortgage rates.

With anticipated Federal Reserve moves already factored in, inflation and jobs data could play a bigger role in driving movement over the near term.