Mortgage Industry News
VA to End Mortgage Rescue Program for Veterans
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit criticized the decision. Continue Reading VA to End Mortgage Rescue Program for Veterans
Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.64% as of April 3. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program to Lower Home Loan Payments
Homebuyers are eligible if they are purchasing a single-family home and have income equal to or less than 80% of their area median income. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program to Lower Home Loan Payments
Monthly Mortgage Payments Record First Annual Decline in 4 Years
Redfin said monthly payments dipped 0.1% dip from one year ago. Continue Reading Monthly Mortgage Payments Record First Annual Decline in 4 Years
Mortgage Rates Take a Small Dip
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of Aug. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Small Dip
Colorado, Utah, Idaho metros had the biggest share of sellers dropping home prices in June
Source: Fox Business --- A recent report by Redfin indicated over 25% of home sellers in three-quarters of metros tracked by the brokerage nationwide dropped their asking prices in June. In some areas, more than 60% of sellers dropped their prices which, according to...
Biggest Drop of The Week; Lowest Rates Since Early June
Source: Mortgage News Daily --- The market came into the week with a big focus on the scheduled policy announcement from the European Central Bank (ECB). While our focus remains on mortgage rates in an entirely different continent, major goings on in European markets...
Think Home Prices Are Going To Fall? Think Again
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall. It’s important to know the...
When does refinancing into a 15-year mortgage make sense?
Source: Bankrate --- Many homeowners choose to refinance from a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to a fresh 30-year equivalent. While this can lower your monthly payment, it adds extra years to the total period of time you’ll be financing your home. That means you’ll pay...
Mortgage Rates Hit 2 Week Lows
Source: Mortgage News Daily --- Thursday brought the much-anticipated policy announcement from the European Central Bank (ECB). While our focus remains on mortgage rates in an entirely different continent, major goings on in European markets almost always have an...
Can renters still become homeowners? This senator says it’s tough to see how they ‘will ever catch up’
Source: Marketwatch --- Tenants are caught between too-high rents and too-high homeownership costs, depriving them of the American Dream. That was the bleak picture lawmakers and housing experts painted of America’s renters at a congressional hearing Thursday. The...
Housing market chills as mortgage rates, prices scare buyers
Source: AP News --- NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Tomcak was looking for a home for his in-laws in the suburbs around Denver, something priced close to $450,000. Tomcak became dispirited as he lost out to investors fronting cash offers $100,000 over the asking price. Then...
Homebuyer Competition Drops to Lowest Level in Over Two Years
Source: Redfin --- The bidding-war rate dipped below 50% for the first time since the start of the pandemic in June as rising mortgage rates and inflation took a bite out of homebuyer budgets. Nationwide, 49.9% of home offers written by Redfin agents faced competition...
Should You Buy a Home with Inflation This High?
Source: Keeping Current Matters --- While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may...
First American: Potential home sales in June drops 2.5% monthly
Source: Scotsman Guide --- According to new figures from First American Financial Corp., a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 5.47 million existing-home sales would represent a “healthy” pace of home sales for June. Potential home sales according to the company’s...
