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Appraisal Industry Warns Against GSE Waiver Updates from FHFA
The FHFA’s policy changes expand eligibility for appraisal waivers and inspection-based appraisal waivers. Continue Reading Appraisal Industry Warns Against GSE Waiver Updates from FHFA
Meritage Homes Expands to Gulf Coast with Acquisition of Elliott Homes
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading Meritage Homes Expands to Gulf Coast with Acquisition of Elliott Homes
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Tennessee Realtor’s Disappearance in May Remains Unsolved
Roy Whited was last seen walking down a road on May 3. Continue Reading Tennessee Realtor’s Disappearance in May Remains Unsolved
FHFA Debuts National Datasets on Manufactured Home Price Trends
The Q2 median price of manufactured homes for sale was $231,000. Continue Reading FHFA Debuts National Datasets on Manufactured Home Price Trends
Bronx Real Estate Broker Arrested for Investment Fraud and Deed Theft Schemes
Marcia Campbell was accused of conducting three different real estate investment scams. Continue Reading Bronx Real Estate Broker Arrested for Investment Fraud and Deed Theft Schemes
GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
The updated standards will be implemented through a 24-month phased-in approach, with a fully effective date of Sept. 30, 2026. Continue Reading GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
Fannie Mae: Home Sales to Stay Weak Deep Into 2025
Mortgage rates are not forecast to go below 6% until the end of 2025. Continue Reading Fannie Mae: Home Sales to Stay Weak Deep Into 2025
Mortgage Application Activity Drops, Forbearance Levels Rise
The total share of loans now in forbearance increased to 0.27% as of July 31 Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops, Forbearance Levels Rise
Mortgage Rates Record Slight Uptick
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% as of Aug. 15, up from last week when it averaged 6.49%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Slight Uptick
Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 17%
The Refinance Index increased by a vibrant 35% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 17%
Mortgage Credit Availability at 9-Month High
MBA’s Joel Kan attributed the rise to “increased conventional loan offerings such as ARMs and cash-out refinance loans.” Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 9-Month High
Tech Trends: How Zillow is Using Artificial Intelligence
An overview of how Zillow is utilizing artificial intelligence. Continue Reading Tech Trends: How Zillow is Using Artificial Intelligence
Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Level in Over a Year
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.47% as of Aug. 8. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Level in Over a Year
Mortgage Application Activity Up by 7%
The adjustable-rate mortgage share of activity increased to 6.3% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by 7%
NY Fed: Q2 Mortgage Debt Reached $12.52 Trillion
Early delinquency transition rates for mortgages increased by 0.1 percentage point. Continue Reading NY Fed: Q2 Mortgage Debt Reached $12.52 Trillion
