The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index increased 3.1% in December compared to the month prior, landing at 74, according to final results for the month. The December figure was up 6.2% from a year ago. The current conditions component of the index rose 17.5% from the month prior, landing at 75.1, while the consumer expectations index declined 4.7% to 73.3.
ABA urges FHA to revise RAP demonstration before launch
ABA expressed support for FHA's proposed voluntary Reinstatement Advance Payment, or RAP, demonstration, but also offered several recommendations to ensure mortgagees are fully equipped to participate in the demonstration and borrowers are treated fairly and consistently.









