Those claims of appraisal bias? Another study backs them up

Homes in white neighborhoods are valued twice as high as those in communities of color, even in places with otherwise similar housing stock, according to a study out this week. Continue reading

Guaranteed Rate taking borrowers from application to close en Español

Lender expands Spanish language access program launched in April to include disclosures that describe loan terms and fees. Continue reading

Maxwell’s Español mortgage solution is bilingual, ‘builds trust’

Borrowers with limited English proficiency said to be more likely to make it through the complex application process, enabling lenders to close loans faster and boost loan officer production. Continue reading

The US is getting more diverse — and moving to the West

Shifts in demographics and geographies will reshape how Americans think of housing, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. Continue reading