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IRVINE, CA — According to recently released data, the US residential property mortgage market experienced a significant slump at the start of the year. The first-quarter report from ATTOM revealed …
US Residential Mortgage Market Sees Continued Decline Amid Rising Interest Rates Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued new guidance urging mortgage servicers to pause foreclosures on VA-guaranteed loans through the end of 2024. This measure aims …
VA Urges Mortgage Servicers to Halt Foreclosures for Veterans Through 2024 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has initiated a public inquiry into the mounting junk fees that are elevating mortgage closing costs. The bureau aims to uncover …
CFPB Launches Inquiry Into Rising Mortgage Closing Costs and Junk Fees Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Despite the fantasy of a cozy vacation home nestled in a beachfront or mountain setting, this dream hit a hard reality in 2023. Data from Redfin, a …
Vacation Home Dream Derailed: US Second Home Mortgage Numbers Dip Read More
IRVINE, CA — ATTOM’s latest U.S. Foreclosure Market Report for April 2024 reveals a mixed bag in the landscape of American housing. The report shows a total of 31,649 properties …
U.S. Foreclosure Rates Drop, But Regional Differences Persist Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Texas and Florida metros are emerging as top contenders for homebuyers, securing seven of the top 10 spots in Zillow’s new market heat index. However, the broader …
Texas and Florida Dominate Best Markets for Buyers Amid Shifting Real Estate Trends Read More
IRVINE, CA — Recent data from ATTOM’s Q1, 2024 U.S. Home Equity and Underwater Report indicates a shifting landscape in the U.S. housing market. A drop in the equity-rich status …
Navigating Choppy Waters: An In-Depth Analysis of U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report for Q1, 2024 Read More
BROOMALL, PA — Xactus, a prominent provider of verification services, has announced the integration of several of its key services with Dark Matter Technologies’ Empower® loan origination software (LOS). This …
Xactus Partners with Dark Matter Technologies to Enhance Loan Origination Software Read More
SEATTLE, WA —In a recent analysis by Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage, U.S. home prices recorded a modest month-over-month increase of 0.6% in March on a seasonally-adjusted basis, mirroring …
U.S. Home Prices Show Modest Increase Amid Mortgage Rate Challenges Read More SEATTLE, WA — In a housing market grappling with higher mortgage rates, a segment of homeowners stands resilient. According to recent findings from Zillow®, older homeowners, particularly baby boomers in …
Boomers Lead the Charge in Overcoming Mortgage Rate Lock, New Research Shows Read More