A growing sector in home financing involves power buyers, who with all-cash offer guarantees help homebuyers compete against investors.

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University of Maryland professor Clifford Rossi says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are discussing ways to proactively deal with risks of climate change.

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Private mortgage insurers gained share in the primary MI market in the first quarter of 2022, helped by purchase-mortgage activity. VA loans accounted for the majority of refis with primary MI during the period. (Includes two data charts.)

Home prices have come untethered from rent, which could be a sign of “irrational exuberance,” according to economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

The lack of purchase-mortgage lending activity in Detroit contributes to low home values, deteriorating housing stock and high rates of residential property vacancies, according to a new study from Detroit Future City.

The reason: Single female borrowers are generally less affluent than single male borrowers, have lower incomes and take out smaller loans, according to researchers at the Urban Institute.

Analysts at Fannie Mae looked at 14 components that go into the cost of purchasing a home, along with ongoing expenses. Costs related to the mortgage accounted for roughly 30% of the overall cost.

The Urban Institute found most property auction sales are to mom-and-pop investors, while most owner-occupants who buy use cash.