Dems and GOP agree: The state of retirement in the U.S. is concerning

Despite rampant political polarization, a majority of people affiliated with the Democratic and Republican parties agree that the state of retirement in the U.S. is concerning. This is according to a recent survey conducted by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS).An overwhelming majo

No undue risk! Freddie Mac’s Sonu Mittal on new buyback remedy, appraisal waiver extensions

When asked whether loan buybacks were a more significant issue last year than now, Freddie Mac executive Sonu Mittal says emphatically, “It depends on who you ask.”Freddie Mac has seen a nearly 55% reduction in repurchase requests from its peak in the first quarter of 2023 and a decline of 20% in ac

Bloomberg survey favors Harris for housing costs, Trump for investors and crypto

Vice President Kamala Harris is the favored presidential candidate when it comes to addressing the lack of affordability in U.S. housing, while former President Donald Trump is seen as more favorable for stock market and cryptocurrency investors. This is according to the results of a recent survey c

Pending home sales jumped in September behind lower mortgage rates

Lower mortgage rates in September had a measurable impact on home sales.According to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), pending home sales in September jumped 7.4% compared to August and 2.6% year over year. NAR’s index reading of 75.8 is the highest number since