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Homebuyers Value Diversity—Except in Political Views: Redfin

Homebuyers Value Diversity—Except in Political Views: Redfin

Tuesday, 01 October 2019
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While U.S. homebuyers are increasingly embracing most kinds of diversity, many have a harder time breaking out of their political bubbles, a Redfin survey suggests. So reports the Houston Chronicle. Read more...
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Bill Bodnar of MMG: What to Share with Clients About the Unbelievability Volatility

Bill Bodnar of MMG: What to Share with Clients About the Unbelievability Volatility

Monday, 30 September 2019
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This week, Bill Bodnar discusses the impact of slowing global economies, keeping economic expansion alive, the Fed rate cut, and the upcoming jobs report. Read more...
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Fitch Ratings Adds Consolidated Analytics to its List of Accepted Third Party Review (TPR) Firms

Fitch Ratings Adds Consolidated Analytics to its List of Accepted Third Party Review (TPR) Firms

Tuesday, 24 September 2019
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Consolidated Analytics announced it has been added to Fitch Ratings’ list of accepted TPR firms. Read more...
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Economy Reliant on Consumer Spending, Susceptible to Downside Risks

Economy Reliant on Consumer Spending, Susceptible to Downside Risks

Friday, 27 September 2019
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As other parts of the economy begin to exhibit weakness, consumer spending–supported by continued worker compensation growth–remains the primary driver of the current economic expansion, according to the latest commentary from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. Read more...
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How Deep Is the GSE ‘Economic Moat’?

How Deep Is the GSE ‘Economic Moat’?

Thursday, 26 September 2019
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When policymakers focus on legislative reform of the two major government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), a core principle widely espoused is to increase competition, to get away from the Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae duopoly–a view held by more than just Republican officials. So writes Don Layton from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvary University. Read more...
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CFPB to Revamp Consumer Complaints Database

CFPB to Revamp Consumer Complaints Database

Wednesday, 25 September 2019
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has unveiled long-awaited changes to its consumer complaint database. So reports Reuters. Read more...
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Homebuyer Demand for Mortgages Rises: MBA

Homebuyer Demand for Mortgages Rises: MBA

Tuesday, 24 September 2019
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Purchasers of homes do not appear to have been held back by recent weeks’ uptick in interest rates. So reports CNBC, citing a pair of reports from the Mortgage Bankers’ Association. Read more...
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Fed Cuts Rates Again By a Quarter Point

Fed Cuts Rates Again By a Quarter Point

Monday, 23 September 2019
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The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for a second straight meeting, amid worries about global economic growth. So reports CNN. Read more...
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Bill Bodnar of MMG: Awkward Converations with Clients

Bill Bodnar of MMG: Awkward Converations with Clients

Monday, 23 September 2019
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Bill Bodnar from the Mortgage Market Guide discusses the Fed rate cut and the awkward conversations those in the mortgage business are likely having with clients these days. Read more...
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First Reactions: The Treasury Plan for GSE Reform by Administrative Means

First Reactions: The Treasury Plan for GSE Reform by Administrative Means

Friday, 20 September 2019
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Don Layton, Senior Industry Fellow at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University and CEO of Freddie Mac from May 2012 until June 2019, offers his perspectives on the the US Treasury’s much-awaited Housing Reform Plan. Read more...
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