Mixed bag in June construction: Starts bounce back, but permits lag

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Apartment rent growth spikes to record levels nationwide

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Fannie Mae’s home-price forecast jumps to nearly 15% for 2021

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Lending industry still feeling impact from Cloudstar ransomware attack

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Industry Watch: Guaranteed Rate forms new company, new loan program from Interfirst and more
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGuaranteed Rate and Compass, Inc., have announced a definitive agreement to form OriginPoint, a new … Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Citing success of COVID-19 policies, FHFA rescinds ‘adverse market refinance fee’

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will do away… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Notable mortgage industry hires and promotions, July 12-July 16
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Second-home demand wanes for first time in a year

Reading Time: 2 minutesDemand for second homes has fallen for the first time in a year, with the number of buyers across th… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
With credit requirements loosening, purchase loan share hits 15-month high

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe percentage of residential mortgages tabbed for home purchases hit 47% in May, the highest purcha… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Forbearances continue to fall; more big improvement ahead?

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