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The Milestone Group Acquires 2 Apartment Communities in Virginia
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading The Milestone Group Acquires 2 Apartment Communities in Virginia
Long Island Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Larceny Charges
Daniel Boldi is expected to be sentenced to three to nine years in prison and is required to pay $1 million. Continue Reading Long Island Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Larceny Charges
The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $2 Million for Helene Disaster Relief
The Homer Fund, The Home Depot’s employee assistance fund, is providing immediate financial support to impacted associates. Continue Reading The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $2 Million for Helene Disaster Relief
Helene Update: 121 Dead, Millions Without Power Across Southeast
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said power had been restored for 2.32 million customers in his state. Continue Reading Helene Update: 121 Dead, Millions Without Power Across Southeast
FHFA Proposes Rule to Expand Access to Liquidity for the Federal Home Loan Banks
The proposed rule would clarify the terms used by the FHLBanks to determine limits on unsecured credit to counterparties. Continue Reading FHFA Proposes Rule to Expand Access to Liquidity for the Federal Home Loan Banks
Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up
The total number of home loans now in forbearance declined slightly to 0.21% as of May 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up
Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.87% as of June 20. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Third Straight Week
Mortgage Application Activity on the Rise
“Purchase volume is still more than 10% behind last year’s pace,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s senior vice president and chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity on the Rise
CFPB Issues Bans to Reverse Mortgage Servicers
The CFPB issued permanent bans against Sutherland Global, Sutherland Government Solutions and NOVAD Management Consulting Continue Reading CFPB Issues Bans to Reverse Mortgage Servicers
Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Up in Q1
Multifamily mortgage debt alone increased to $2.10 trillion from the fourth quarter of 2023. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Up in Q1
MBA: Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 13.8% in May
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $405,490 in April to $400,150 in May. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 13.8% in May
Mortgage Rates Continue to Slip
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of June 13. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Slip
Mortgage Application Activity Catches an Upswing
The Refinance Index spiked by 28% from the previous week and was 28% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Catches an Upswing
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A 10% Mortgage Rate Under Trump?
Editor Phil Hall opines on Larry Summers’ warning on how Trump will impact the mortgage rates. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A 10% Mortgage Rate Under Trump?
Mortgage Credit Availability Inches Up
“The overall supply of mortgage credit is still close to 2012 lows,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inches Up
