Mortgage Industry News
Foreclosure Activity Up During February
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 22,730 residential properties in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During February
Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in a Year
“Mortgage credit availability in February increased for the third consecutive month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in a Year
Arrive Home Debuts Earned Equity Program as Mortgage Alternative
Arrive Home President Tai Christensen said the program will “facilitate responsible homeownership.” Continue Reading Arrive Home Debuts Earned Equity Program as Mortgage Alternative
Mortgage Rates Soar Above 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.10% as of April 18, up from last week when it averaged 6.88%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Soar Above 7%
Portfolio+ Launches Reverse Mortgage Product
The Portfolio+ platform is designed to cover all stages from origination to funding. Continue Reading Portfolio+ Launches Reverse Mortgage Product
FHFA Reverses Previous Housing Market Reform Progress
Source: American Action Forum --- Executive Summary The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has suspended restrictions from earlier this year that prevented the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) from purchasing “high-risk” mortgages; it also announced a...
Should you call out real estate agent who put their best interest above yours?
Source: Washington Post --- Q: We recently sold our deceased mother’s home in Columbus, Ohio. The house needed quite a bit of work, was structurally sound, and was in a very desirable neighborhood. My siblings and I selected an agent after a couple of interviews, and...
Should you pay off your mortgage or invest the money?
Source: Fox Business --- If you feel weighed down by your mortgage, you might be anxious to pay it off as soon as possible. So when you find yourself with a little extra money in your budget, you may consider putting it toward your mortgage. Paying extra on your...
CFPB releases new mortgage servicing rule: What it means for homeowners
Source: Fox Business --- As foreclosure moratoriums come to an end, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new mortgage servicing rule that took effect Aug. 31 to help prevent foreclosures for borrowers facing delinquency. The rule will prevent...
Fannie Mae to include rent payments in mortgage applicants’ credit history review
Source: Washington Post --- A good credit score is an essential part of making the transition from renter to homeowner, but establishing a solid credit report can feel out of reach for some consumers. Many prefer not to use credit cards or loans and therefore have a...
Mortgage demand falls to lowest in two months as rates stagnate
Source: CNBC --- Mortgage rates appear to be stuck in a holding pattern, giving borrowers no particular incentive to act, especially on refinances. Total mortgage application volume fell 1.9% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers...
Record increase in real estate agent numbers over last year
Source: Stuff --- Covid-19 is the reason Ajit Saini became a real estate agent and new Real Estate Authority figures show he is not alone. A record number of people joined the industry last year. Saini, 42, had worked in sales for a large furniture company for many...
NAMB President and SRE.com Announce Partnership to Launch SRE Marketplace
Source: Business Wire --- NAMB President Kimber White and SRE.com President John G. Stevens, who is also a former president of that organization, have announced a partnership that will provide a new member benefit aimed at preparing loan originators to compete more...
Actual cost of buying a house with the help of a home loan
Source: Financial Express --- Here are a few pointers that could help you make a rough estimate of the actual cost of buying a house with a help of a home loan. Many consider owning a home to be one of the biggest financial goals of a lifetime. A home not just gives...
How do we make more affordable housing?
Source: MPR News --- The pandemic pushed the U.S. housing market into a frenzy, with the demand for housing far outpacing the number of homes on the market. The market cooled off a bit in July. But the cost of the average home has been on an upward climb for a while...
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