Homebuyers news and trends

CFPB Monitoring Potential Risk of ‘Discount Points’ Paid by Homebuyers
CFPB // April 05, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is monitoring the increasing payment of “discount points” by homebuyers and the potential risk this may pose to consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

CFPB Penalizes Freedom Mortgage for Incentives to Real Estate Brokers
CFPB // August 17, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action against Freedom Mortgage Corp. for engaging in illegal activities related to mortgage loan referrals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Homebuilders Confident in Demand but Worried About Banking Crisis
Market Conditions // March 15, 2023

Despite high construction costs and interest rates, U.S. homebuilders are confident in their industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

How ‘Self-Touring’ And Digital Lockboxes Can Change Real Estate Rentals
Real Estate // June 26, 2020

The pandemic has the potential to change the way any number of business verticals operate — especially industries like real estate, which typically have been based on in-person meetings and tours between property owners or real estate agents and would-be renters or homebuyers. Get the...

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How ‘Self-Touring’ And Digital Lockboxes Can Change Real Estate Rentals

June 26, 2020
The pandemic has the potential to change the way any number of business verticals operate — especially industries like real estate, which typically have been based on in-person meetings and tours between property owners or real estate agents and would-be renters or homebuyers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]

HomeLight CEO: Using Tech To Transform Real Estate Sales In The Age Of Social Distancing

May 11, 2020
In the best of the times, homebuying is a fraught process – stressful, time-consuming and marked by friction across several steps of a months-long process. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Quick Reads
Homebuyers Getting Older as Younger Consumers Barred From Housing Market

November 04, 2024
The typical American homebuyer is older than ever before, National Association of Realtors data shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

CFPB Monitoring Potential Risk of ‘Discount Points’ Paid by Homebuyers

April 05, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is monitoring the increasing payment of “discount points” by homebuyers and the potential risk this may pose to consumers. Get the Full Story Complete...

CFPB Penalizes Freedom Mortgage for Incentives to Real Estate Brokers

August 17, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action against Freedom Mortgage Corp. for engaging in illegal activities related to mortgage loan referrals. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Homebuilders Confident in Demand but Worried About Banking Crisis

March 15, 2023
Despite high construction costs and interest rates, U.S. homebuilders are confident in their industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...