Mortgage Industry News
Ex-NASA Manager and Husband Plead Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Case
Khan and Mayberry face up to five years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine in addition to the possible forfeiture of their luxury home. Continue Reading Ex-NASA Manager and Husband Plead Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Case
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Sept. 18, down from last week when it averaged 6.35%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
Cornerstone Capital Bank in Joint Ventures with Texas, North Carolina Homebuilders
Cornerstone is now managing joint venture mortgage companies with 15 homebuilders nationwide. Continue Reading Cornerstone Capital Bank in Joint Ventures with Texas, North Carolina Homebuilders
Multiply Mortgage Raises $23.5 Million in Series A Funding
Multiple Mortgage’s services are available in 45 states and the District of Columbia. Continue Reading Multiply Mortgage Raises $23.5 Million in Series A Funding
Mortgage Applications Down, Homeowner Equity Up
“Overall, purchase application volume is up 6% compared to last year at this time,” said MBA’s Mike Fratantoni. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Down, Homeowner Equity Up
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...
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