A new study found that, in the grand scheme of things, the cost of title insurance and related services make up such a minute amount of the cost of a life of a loan, they are statistically insignificant.

The nation’s largest credit union—Navy Federal—has been found to have “the widest disparity in mortgage approval rates between White and Black borrowers of any major lender,” according to a CNN study of CFPB lending data.

Only a quarter of respondents living in medium-risk flood areas who participated in Fannie Mae’s Flood Survey were familiar with government-backed flood insurance plans, what they cover, and—more specifically—what they don’t cover.

The National Association of Realtors' latest forecast predicts a modest bump in existing-home sales while annual median home prices should remain relatively flat—something that bodes well for affordability.

A study conducted from July to September examined the overall health of the economy, with findings that identified pain points including regulatory fines and compliance obligations.

For the third meeting in a row, the Federal Open Market Committee chose to hold rates steady based on current market conditions and future predictions. Click through to find out the current interest rate and read a brief history of rate hikes since the pandemic began, as well as commentary from relevant economists and sources.

A monthly report shows that states with the highest number of foreclosure starts include the red-hot real estate markets of California, Florida, and Texas.

CMBS See Large Uptick in Delinquencies Compared to Other Investor Groups

After interviewing over 100 highly placed and senior housing experts, most were positive and optimistic about future home price growth during calendar years 2024 and 2025.

“Over the past year, the HPSI has plateaued at a low level, evidence of persistent consumer pessimism regarding the state of the housing market,” said Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae SVP and Chief Economist.