By Radhika Ojha A new report looks at how the changing trends of the housing market have impacted the decisions of first-time buyers and the factors that will drive their purchases moving forward. The post Why They Buy: A Look at First-Time Homebuyers appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: Why They Buy: A Look at First-Time Homebuyers       

By Donna Joseph An economist explains why the trend of positive pending home sales figures will likely continue. The post Outlook Good for Pending Home Sales appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: Outlook Good for Pending Home Sales       

By Donna Joseph While overall fraud risk has recorded an upward spike partly on account of natural disasters, a new report revealed factors that are driving the sudden surge in risk over the last two months. The post Falling Rates, Rising Risks appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: Falling Rates, Rising Risks       

By Staff Writer Click through to learn what the latest Census Bureau data reveals about homeownership, vacancy rates, and the demographics affecting the housing market. The post The Regional Shifts in Homeownership appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: The Regional Shifts in Homeownership       

By Radhika Ojha By approving the disbursement of $8.2 billion towards the island’s recovery, HUD is helping Puerto Rico get back on its feet. But the new grant comes with a caveat. The post HUD Reaffirms Commitment Towards Hurricane Maria Recovery appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: HUD Reaffirms Commitment Towards Hurricane Maria Recovery       

By Radhika Ojha How can lenders walk the tightrope between maintaining profitability and writing high-quality loans? Here’s what Adam Thorpe, CEO, Castle & Cooke Mortgage, told MReport. Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the March issue of MReport, out now. The post Balancing Risk and Profitability appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: Balancing Risk and Profitability       

By Donna Joseph A new report advised strategies for lenders to remain profitable and examined the factors that are keeping buyers and sellers out of the market. Click through to learn more. The post Maintaining an Edge in Mortgage Lending appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: Maintaining an Edge in Mortgage Lending       

By Rachel Williams Gateway Mortgage Group, a full-service mortgage company licensed in 40 states and the District of Columbia, announced Christopher Treece as CFO Treece will oversee all aspects of the company’s finance and accounting functions including financial reporting, accounting operations, funding, deposit operations, and asset liability management. The post Gateway Mortgage Group Appoints CFO appeared first on theMReport.com. Via:: …