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SBA to Pause New Disaster Loan Origination, Citing Lack of Funds
SBA can make disaster loans up to $500,000 to homeowners to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate. Continue Reading SBA to Pause New Disaster Loan Origination, Citing Lack of Funds
Forecast: Property Damage from Hurricane Milton Could Cost up to $50 Billion
Verisk noted that while Milton is expected to have a significantly higher insured loss tally than Helene. Continue Reading Forecast: Property Damage from Hurricane Milton Could Cost up to $50 Billion
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Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
Invitation Homes was accused of unfair eviction practices, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue Reading Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
The company exited the mortgage business in 2022. Continue Reading DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
United Homes Group Announces Leadership Changes
Jamie Pirrello was named interim CEO. Continue Reading United Homes Group Announces Leadership Changes
Mortgage Rates Dip, But Still Close to 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88% as of March 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.94%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, But Still Close to 7%
Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
“We are removing a hurdle from the loan application process,” said Cyndi Danko, senior vice president and single-family chief credit officer. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
Mortgage Applications Up 9.7%
The Refinance Index increased 8% from the previous week and was 2% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up 9.7%
Mortgage Rates Up for Fourth Straight Week
“The recent boomerang in rates has dampened already tentative homebuyer momentum as we approach the spring,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Up for Fourth Straight Week
Home Mortgage Lending Activity Sank During Q4 2023
The fourth quarter total was also a 16.5% decline from the same period in 2022. Continue Reading Home Mortgage Lending Activity Sank During Q4 2023
Mortgage Application Activity Down By 5.6%
U.S. home prices were up 6.5% year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2023. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down By 5.6%
Mortgage Rates Creep Up to the 7% Level
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.90% as of Feb. 22, up from last week when it averaged 6.77%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Creep Up to the 7% Level
FHA Launches New Loan Modification Option
Mortgage servicers may begin implementing Payment Supplement on May 1. Continue Reading FHA Launches New Loan Modification Option
Mortgage Application Activity Goes Kerplop
The MBA stated the total number of loans now in forbearance was 0.22% as of Jan. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Goes Kerplop
Mortgage Rates Rise Again
“The economy has been performing well so far this year and rates may stay higher for longer,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Again
