Government Lending
Politics and money news can have a swift and significant impact on the housing industry, whether it’s related to policy changes that will directly affect the mortgage industry or a change in political leadership that is expected to trickle down and impact the mortgage and housing industries. As a housing market professional, it’s important to stay informed on politics and money news and understand how it may affect the housing and mortgage industries now and in the future.
HousingWire’s politics and money coverage, which spans breaking news, expert commentary and more, can keep you up to date on the news and coverage that matters to you.
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Tariff wars: What do Walmart and Target prices have to do with the housing market?
May 23, 2019When a top executive at Walmart told Wall Street analysts last week that tariffs on Chinese goods would lead to higher prices for his customers, people who follow the housing and mortgage industry felt a sense of foreboding. Higher consumer prices lead to higher inflation, which leads to higher mortgage rates.
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This is how much you need to earn to live in America’s most expensive cities
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Mortgage prepayments rise and delinquencies fall in April, Black Knight says
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Trump: “Many geniuses” are working to end government control of Fannie and Freddie
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U.S. economic growth may be casualty in trade war with China, Fannie Mae says in new forecast
May 16, 2019 -
U.S. mortgage delinquency rate rises from 18-year low, MBA reports
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Equifax sets aside nearly $700 million for expected data breach payouts
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The biggest earners in finance don’t work at banks
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Real estate startup Reali acquires online lender Lenda, expands into mortgages
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LRES names new chief technology officer
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These two catalysts could spark a surge in home equity use
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Fed minutes show “patience” may wear thin by end of year
Apr 10, 2019
