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Ken Wingert Named Chief Advocacy Officer at NAHB

by Phil Hall | Oct 2, 2024

Wingert joins NAHB from Monument Advocacy, where he led the group’s financial services practice. Continue Reading Ken Wingert Named Chief Advocacy Officer at NAHB

Housing Issues in Spotlight in Vice Presidential Debate

by Phil Hall | Oct 2, 2024

CBS News personality Margaret Brennan sought to trip up Vance when she asked for evidence on the impact of illegal immigration on housing. Continue Reading Housing Issues in Spotlight in Vice Presidential Debate

NAR Faces New Realtor-Filed Lawsuit

by Phil Hall | Aug 28, 2024

The realtors blamed NAR for “aiding and abetting” the alleged scheme coordinated by Realtor.com. Continue Reading NAR Faces New Realtor-Filed Lawsuit

Community Preservation Partners Acquires San Diego-Area Affordable Housing Complex

by Phil Hall | Aug 28, 2024

CPP partnered with co-developer The Hampstead Companies on the deal. Continue Reading Community Preservation Partners Acquires San Diego-Area Affordable Housing Complex

Hamilton Zanze Sponsors Purchase of Nashville Apartment Community

by Phil Hall | Aug 27, 2024

The property is located in the heart of Nashville’s historic Music Row. Continue Reading Hamilton Zanze Sponsors Purchase of Nashville Apartment Community

MBA Chief Broeksmit to Housing Industry: ‘Washington, D.C. is Fighting Against You’

by Phil Hall | Oct 16, 2023

“This madness must stop before it’s too late,” he said. Continue Reading MBA Chief Broeksmit to Housing Industry: ‘Washington, D.C. is Fighting Against You’

Mortgage Rates Surge Onward and Upward for Fifth Straight Week

by Phil Hall | Oct 12, 2023

Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted, “The good news is that the economy and incomes continue to grow at a solid pace.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge Onward and Upward for Fifth Straight Week

Slight Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity

by Phil Hall | Oct 11, 2023

“The level of ARM applications increased by 15% over the week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Slight Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity

CFPB Sues Freedom Mortgage Over ‘Providing False Data’

by Phil Hall | Oct 10, 2023

Director Rohit Chopra said his agency “will continue to focus on ending the cycle of misconduct by repeat offenders in the financial industry.” Continue Reading CFPB Sues Freedom Mortgage Over ‘Providing False Data’

Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly in September

by Phil Hall | Oct 10, 2023

“There were more loan programs for ARM loans for borrowers seeking lower initial monthly payments,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly in September

titleLOOK Expands Title Report Reviews to Mortgage Banking Sector

by Phil Hall | Oct 10, 2023

The Bangor, Maine-based titleLOOK by Mainspring Services announced that it is now offering its automated title review to lenders, government-sponsored enterprises and other organizations in the mortgage banking sector. titleLOOK was launched in 2021 and was initially...

Housing Trade Groups Warn Powell That Fed Policies Fuel ‘Ongoing Market Uncertainty’

by Phil Hall | Oct 9, 2023

“Today, the spread between 30-year mortgage rates and 10-year Treasury yield is at historically high levels,” the trade groups warned. Continue Reading Housing Trade Groups Warn Powell That Fed Policies Fuel ‘Ongoing Market Uncertainty’

Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Sinks Under Mortgage Rate Pressure

by Phil Hall | Oct 9, 2023

“Mortgage rates persistently over 7% appear to be deepening the malaise consumers feel about the home purchase market,” said Fannie Mae’s Doug Duncan. Continue Reading Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Sinks Under Mortgage Rate Pressure