Mortgage Industry News
Premier Mortgage Resources Debuts Specialty Products Division
“The mortgage landscape is evolving, and so are the needs of our clients,” said Cory Swain, CEO. Continue Reading Premier Mortgage Resources Debuts Specialty Products Division
Virginia Homebuilders Partner on New Mortgage Lending Joint Venture
According to the companies, M2B Mortgage was created to “provide a more personalized, streamlined, and reliable lending experience.” Continue Reading Virginia Homebuilders Partner on New Mortgage Lending Joint Venture
Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 3%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 6% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 3%
Three Bay Area Real Estate Professionals Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scams
“The defendants tried to line their own pockets at the expense of homebuyers, lenders, and federally insured programs,” said US Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey. Continue Reading Three Bay Area Real Estate Professionals Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scams
Mortgage Rates Stay Flat Ahead of Holiday Weekend
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of Nov. 27. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Stay Flat Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Mortgage rates could continue rise to 8.5%: NAR
Source: The Real Deal --- Mortgage rates could climb another 1.5 percentage points, according to a leading economist. National Association of Realtors chief economist Lawrence Yun predicted that interest rates could be on their way to 8.5 percent if they pass a...
Inside Meryl Streep’s Stunning Real Estate Portfolio
Source: Architectural Digest --- Because of Meryl Streep’s star power, it may come as a surprise just how relatively normal and low-key her personal life is. The prolific actor, who has been married to sculptor Don Gummer for 43 years and counting, holds the record...
Some Real Estate Agencies Are Scrambling To Find Alternative Sources Of Revenue
Source: Yahoo --- In an effort to boost its revenue, real estate listings giant Zillow Group Inc. started a home-flipping business that it believed would create an alternative revenue stream to just marketing properties online. That strategy didn’t last long after...
Wraparound Mortgage: What Is It And How It Works
Source: Forbes --- If you’re having trouble qualifying for a traditional mortgage, there may be another financing option available. A wraparound mortgage is a form of seller financing that’s designed to benefit both parties in the purchase. Buyers may have a better...
It’s bad enough mortgage rates are over 7% – now it’s harder to qualify for a home loan
Source: CNBC --- It’s a double whammy for would-be homebuyers. Not only are interest rates soaring, it’s getting harder to qualify for a loan. The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage climbed over 7% at the end of last week, according to Mortgage News...
Hedge Fund Investor Who Called Housing Crash Eyes Venezuela Debt
Source: Yahoo Finance --- A hedge fund manager who correctly timed the crash of the US housing market and a crypto currency rally eight years ago thinks he’s found his next overlooked investment: Venezuelan debt. Bonds the country defaulted on nearly five years ago...
US Housing Market Cooling Off from West to East
Source: Fitch Ratings --- Fitch Ratings-New York-10 October 2022: Fitch Ratings estimates that U.S. home prices were overvalued by 12.2% for 2Q22 on a population-weighted average basis, according to a new Fitch Ratings report. Fitch expects that the overvaluation will...
What Is Metaverse Real Estate?
Source: Binance Academy --- Introduction The concept of the metaverse and digital real estate go hand in hand. But like many crypto trends, media coverage hasn't provided sufficient clarity. Just as it is with any other investment, it’s crucial to grasp the idea of...
‘Kicking myself I didn’t move faster’: fear and panic grips housing market
Source: The Guardian --- The phone has all but stopped ringing at Mullucks estate agent in Bishop’s Stortford – except for calls from buyers with bad news about collapsing chains. Since the chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget two weeks ago, a chill has spread...
Zero-Down USDA Mortgages Aren’t Just for Farmers
Source: Yahoo Finance --- If you thought USDA loans were just for rural farmers, you wouldn't be the first person to make that mistake. After all, the program is available through the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Rural Development (RD) office...
