New study shows fear of mortgage rejection driving potential borrowers away
Many would-be mortgage borrowers are giving up before they even apply for a loan.
New report shows that QM rule is having little effect on lenders
Despite assertions that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Qualified Mortgage rule would impose stricter rules on debt-to-income ratios, a recent report from The American Enterprise Institute shows the contrary.
Optimism high among homeowners
While the housing market tends to fluctuate every now and again, that has not caused potential buyers to lose hope that owning a home is a worthy investment.
Changes coming to credit requirements for loans
In order to help borrowers get approved for loans, some banks are starting to tweak their lending standards.
Home values projected to rise in 2014
According to new reports from Morgan Stanley and Barclays, home values are likely to increase in 2014.
Housing markets showing more improvement
Recent data suggests that many housing markets across the country are exceeding economic expectations.
Commercial and multifamily loans down in beginning of 2014
Loan originations for multifamily homes and commercial properties during the first quarter of 2014 were a bit lower than expected when compared to the same time period in 2013, according to a new survey from the Mortgage Banker's Association.
Mortgage delinquencies drop
Homeowners seem to be a bit more responsible in paying back their mortgages, according to a new report from TransUnion.
Homebuyers feel good about the market
With rising home prices and fewer homes available for potential owners to choose from, the spring homebuying season has not hit the apex some Realtors and housing experts were hoping for.
Younger renters holding off on homeownership
Millennials are a huge demographic for the housing market, but several economic factors are forcing them to rent as opposed to buying a home.
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