Mortgage growth at 17-year low puts Canadian banks on notice
Mortgage growth has shrunk to a 17-year low in Canada, increasing pressure on the country’s big banks to find business elsewhere.
Housing shortages and affordable homes slowed December price growth
Inventory deficiency and affordability issues kept sales down and hampered home price growth, according to CoreLogic.
Outlook for reverse mortgages improves as government shutdown ends
Home equity loans the Federal Housing Administration offers to older borrowers are in a better position now that the government shutdown has temporarily ended.
<div>CFPB’s Kraninger announces changes to key management posts</div>
The hiring of a former GOP congressional aide suggests the bureau will continue to rely on political appointees in senior positions.
Angel Oak sets non-QM securitization record since housing crisis
As 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose 30 basis points year-over-year, non-QM originations are estimated to grow 400% in 2019.
Home prices in six cities show signs of a shifting housing market
Property values have continued rising across the country, but six cities bucking the national trend are leading a shift in the housing market, which could lessen affordability hurdles for homebuyers, according to First American Financial Corp.
<div>What is Otting’s plan for GSE reform? It’s complicated</div>
The acting head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has promised substantial changes for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but the exact mechanics and timeline of an administration plan are still a mystery.
CrediFi
CrediFi, a commercial real estate data and analytics provider, announced this week that it raised $6 million to help fund the company’s expansion. The funding comes nearly two years after the company raised $13 million in its Series B funding…
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