Buyers rush to lock mortgages as rates move fast and furious

Mortgage origination activity rose last month despite rapidly rising mortgage rates as prospective buyers sought to lock in their loans. Overall origination activity jumped 19% in March from the previous month, led by a 31% increase in purchase loan locks, according to the monthly Originations Market Monitor report from Black

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The logic behind a Black Knight takeover

Top mortgage lending software and analytics provider Black Knight is reportedly exploring a sale following takeover interest from several private equity firms. But don’t misread the situation – a potential deal reflects an opportunistic move rather than an act of desperation, analysts who cover the company told HousingWire. Black Knight’s

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What would it take to crash the housing market?

Home prices are skyrocketing, housing inventory is at all-time lows and homebuyers have to contend with multiple bids. Can this last? No, it can’t. In time, markets always find balance and balance is a good thing. But, that doesn’t mean housing is going to crash. One of the reasons that

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