April 5, 2024By Namrata BhatiaSome Signs of Credit Loosening in GSE VolumeThe share of higher-risk lending going to the GSEs expanded slightly in the first quarter, but high-credit score mortgages continued to dominate business at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (Includes two data tables.)
March 8, 2024By Dennis HollierResearch Ties Movement in Home Prices to Media CoverageNew research showed that media coverage of home prices helps boost home price growth. This appears to be true at both the state and city level.
February 23, 2024By Dennis HollierStudy Shows How Political Leaning Impacts LendingResearch shows that minority homebuyers are more likely to be approved for a loan if their loan officer is a Democrat.