Mortgage Industry News
Leadership Shifts at American Financial Resources
Robert Pieklo joined AFP as COO in February 2024 following its acquisition by Proprietary Capital. Continue Reading Leadership Shifts at American Financial Resources
Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
The Refinance Index decreased 12% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
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
Life Sciences Real Estate is Going Viral – What Lenders Need to Know
Source: JDSupra --- While traditional office and retail properties have come under pressure from work-from-home and social distancing measures imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, life sciences real estate has thrived. Moreover, given an aging population and a...
John G. Stevens Honored With The “Top 100 Global Leaders in Finance” Award At GCIF Las Vegas, 2021
Source: GCIF --- Las Vegas, Nevada — July 3, 2021 — John G. Stevens was honored with the prestigious “Top 100 Global Leaders in Finance” award for his significant and tangible contributions towards the finance industry at the inaugural edition of GCIF — Global...
7 Tips For Refinancing Your Mortgage ASAP
Source: MSN...As mortgage rates remain low, refinancing your mortgage can be a good way to reduce your monthly expenses or accelerate your savings. With current rates near the all-time low, refinancing your home loan now can help you save thousands over the course of...
The Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2021, According To Realtors
Source: Go Banking Rates --- It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the real estate market into a wild domain. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, you’re likely eager to know how long this will last. In June 2021, home prices across the U.S. surged...
You can’t afford to make this mortgage mistake in this hot real estate market
Source: Detroit Free Press --- The real estate market today is definitely not the most favorable one for borrowers. There's a serious shortage of homes available for sale, and housing prices have repeatedly hit new recent highs in most parts of the country. Many...
REAL ESTATE MATTERS: Homeowner has questions about selling to neighboring business
Source: Herald-Tribune --- Q: Our neighbor sold his home to the commercial business that borders his property. He sold it after they approached him with an unsolicited offer. The neighbor was told the business wanted to remodel/redevelop the property and wanted “green...
8 tips for millennial homebuyers
Source: MSN --- Tips and tricks for buying a new house Preparing to buy your first home is a thrilling time. Dreaming up all the new furniture, routines and life you’ll live inside those four walls is exciting. And it appears that a portion of the millennial...
Tips & Insights from Opendoor Real Estate Expert
Source: ABC Action News --- In the hottest real estate market in a generation, the national inventory of active listings declined by more than 50 percent over last year, creating both challenges and opportunities for buyers and sellers. With homes flying off the...
Ten steps than can improve housing affordability
Source: Pasadena Star News --- I was excited to read about your recent Executive Order on promoting competition across America with the goal of reducing consumer prices. When it comes to real estate, reducing purchase and refinance transactional costs along with...
Millennials’ Real Estate FOMO Goes Haywire
Source: Bloomberg --- Here’s a word to add to your investing vocabulary: Dungers. The term for dilapidated, crumbling houses comes from New Zealand, which is in the grip of a striking property boom. The country topped Bloomberg Economics’ risk radar in June for being...
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