Home sellers face extra costs under new trading standards rules  

April 14, 2024by

Changes to the way homes are sold are being rolled out. Whilst it’s good news for buyers, the guidelines...

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Ginnie Mae to issue new pool-level disclosures in HMBS program

April 13, 2024by

Ginnie Mae announced this week that it is adding a new pool-level, low-to-moderate income (LMI) disclosure to its Home...

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Pepper Money prices second public securitisation

April 13, 2024by

Non-bank lender Pepper Money has priced a $675.9 million car and equipment asset-backed security (ABS) transaction, titled SPARKZ 8....

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Refinance activity drives up big 4 market share: AFG

April 13, 2024by

The latest AFG Index released by the Australian Finance Group (AFG) has revealed that the market share of Australia’s...

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Home prices expected to climb 4.9% in 2024 as sales rise last month: CREA

April 13, 2024by

By Sammy Hudes In its updated outlook for the year released Friday, CREA said it now expects 492,083 homes to...

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Feds commit to exploring CRA income verification in budget 2024 to address mortgage fraud

April 13, 2024by

The federal government today confirmed plans to consult with the mortgage industry on developing income verification tools through the...

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FHA Loans and Home Inspections

April 13, 2024by

April 11, 2024 The difference between an FHA appraisal and a home inspection is a serious issue. Borrowers applying for...

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Active week in mortgage market as fixed deals amended: Moneyfacts

April 12, 2024by

There has been a little bit more activity in the mortgage market this week compared to the start of...

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Construction output dips in Feb but bullish forecast

April 12, 2024by

Monthly construction output decreased 1.9% in volume terms in February 2024; this follows a 1.1% increase in January 2024,...

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How to get pre-approval for a mortgage

April 12, 2024by

Thinking about purchasing a home? Before you dip your toes into the market, you may want to make sure...

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