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Fairway Mortgage Corp. Settles Redlining Charges, Accusing Feds of Politically Motivated Probe
The company will pay a $1.9 million civil penalty to the CFPB’s victims relief fund. Continue Reading Fairway Mortgage Corp. Settles Redlining Charges, Accusing Feds of Politically Motivated Probe
Fannie Mae CEO: ‘It’s a Highly Unaffordable Market Right Now’
“You have home prices the highest we’ve seen in two decades,” said Priscilla Almodovar. Continue Reading Fannie Mae CEO: ‘It’s a Highly Unaffordable Market Right Now’
Chantel Ray’s CanZell Realty Joins eXp Realty
CanZell Realty is a multimillion-dollar independent brokerage headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Continue Reading Chantel Ray’s CanZell Realty Joins eXp Realty
Hurricane Helene Forecast to Hit Florida as Category 4 Storm
A state of emergency was declared in 61 of the Florida’s 67 counties. Continue Reading Hurricane Helene Forecast to Hit Florida as Category 4 Storm
Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Cardone noted “we are 4.2 million homes short in America.” Continue Reading Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
The Refinance Index decreased 14% from the previous week and was 12% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
NAHB: Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
California’s San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara market was the most severely cost-burdened market during the first quarter. Continue Reading NAHB: Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
Independent Mortgage Banks Report Q1 Net Production Losses
The average production volume was $384 million per company in the first quarter. Continue Reading Independent Mortgage Banks Report Q1 Net Production Losses
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.57%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
Report: Vermont Leads US for Mortgage Delinquencies
Vermont’s eastern neighbor, New Hampshire, recorded the lowest level of mortgage delinquencies. Continue Reading Report: Vermont Leads US for Mortgage Delinquencies
Refinancing Drives Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“VA refinances had a double-digit increase for the third consecutive week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
VA to Publish Circular Addressing Buyer Commission Policy
The circular is planned to be issued by June 12. Continue Reading VA to Publish Circular Addressing Buyer Commission Policy
Share of Mortgages in Forbearance at 0.22%
Last month, the share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance declined 1 basis point to 0.11%. Continue Reading Share of Mortgages in Forbearance at 0.22%
40% of New Mortgages Went to Buyers Under 35
Redfin determined the median age of first-time U.S. homebuyers last year was 35. Continue Reading 40% of New Mortgages Went to Buyers Under 35
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, Though Still Elevated
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.02%, down from last week when it averaged 7.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, Though Still Elevated
