FTC officially moves to challenge ICE-Black Knight deal

Reading Time: 2 minutes$13.1 billion acquisition in jeopardy as commission cites competitive harm in blocking merger
FHA’s 40-year loan modifications added to Federal Register

Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic comments noted that current market conditions have increased need for 40-year loan mods
Is urban Class A office space losing ‘safe haven’ status?

Reading Time: 2 minutesLong a sanctuary for investors looking for quality, even CBD assets in large metros are losing some luster
Powell’s remarks to Congress suggest more rate hikes on horizon

Reading Time: 3 minutesFed chair says pace of rate increases could also heighten again if warranted
After summer stall, residential investor rebound continues in fourth-quarter 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutesCoreLogic data shows investors made up more than a quarter of home buys in Q4
With market still in cooldown mode, million-dollar home share dwindles

Reading Time: 2 minutesPercentage declines from June’s all-time high, though still up substantially from pre-pandemic
Industry Watch: Equifax expands credit reports, new non-QM products at LBC Mortgage and more

Reading Time: 2 minutesLBC Mortgage announced the launch of its non-QM lending program in California and its debt-service-c… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Residential inventory keeps rising at a historic rate, according to Realtor.com

Reading Time: 2 minutesSupply growth driven by homes spending more time on market
Notable mortgage industry hires and promotions, Feb. 27-March 3

Reading Time: 2 minutesGinnie Mae announced the promotion of Sam Valverde to principal executive vice president. He will be… Continue reading this article with a Scotsman Guide subscription Limited-time offer $4.59/week SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Log in
Forces of Nature

Reading Time: 5 minutesThese underlying currents could shape the housing market in the months to come