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Housing confidence drops

Housing confidence drops

High prices lead to “buyer remorse,” survey says. Many consumers expect correction
Mulvaney looks at bureau’s future

Mulvaney looks at bureau’s future

Bringing “sanity” to mortgage market, including QM, among his plans. Seeks more input
"Money from home" has a whole 'nother meaning when HELOC lending comes into vogue.

HELOC boom forecast

Volume of home equity line originations may double over five years, says TransUnion
Among the trends detected by TransUnion’s latest credit research are significant changes in mortgage credit.

Access to consumer credit grows amid concerns

Originations and balances are up—but so are delinquencies in certain segments.
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Tick, tick, tick for DOJ

With time running out, feds ramp up mortgage litigation
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau made it clear four years ago that reverse mortgage advertisign was under scrutiny.

CFPB cites reverse mortgage firms for deception

Three companies accused of making false ad claims
Mortgage market instability seen

Mortgage market instability seen

Housing finance experts flag trends indicating rising risks
Chapter 2 needed for mortgage rescues

Chapter 2 needed for mortgage rescues

With U.S. default-prevention programs nearing expiration, experts advise on crafting new ones
With a dedicated bank staff for builders and buyers, “builders get product out faster; they pay sub[contractor]s faster; houses are selling faster— and we hope to make those mortgage loans,” said Needham Bank's SVP Stephanie Maiona.

How to be a “spec-home” specialist

Needham Bank generates non-speculative business—by targeting both builders and buyers
Still a housing crisis in rural America

Still a housing crisis in rural America

Persistent and daunting challenges face country communities
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