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Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
Michigan Legacy has more than $218 million in assets and is designated as a “low-income credit union.” Continue Reading Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
Study: Canadians Re-Evaluating Their Relationships with Lenders
56% of mortgage holders say they will explore refinancing with a different lender when it comes time to renew. Continue Reading Study: Canadians Re-Evaluating Their Relationships with Lenders
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Wall Street Journal Slams Trump-Pulte Housing Policies
“Now is not the time for the Administration to ease lending standards,” said the editors. Continue Reading Wall Street Journal Slams Trump-Pulte Housing Policies
Court Overturns Mortgage Fraud Conviction of Ex-Baltimore State’s Attorney
Marilyn Mosby was Baltimore’s state’s attorney from 2015 to 2023. Continue Reading Court Overturns Mortgage Fraud Conviction of Ex-Baltimore State’s Attorney
Report: Large Banks Originating More ARMs
“Future reset risk is mitigated by large banks’ continued focus on lending to borrowers with high credit scores and low leverage,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: Large Banks Originating More ARMs
MBA: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inched Up in Q4 2023
The FHA delinquency rate spiked by 131 basis points to 10.81%, the highest level since the third quarter of 2021. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inched Up in Q4 2023
Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased 3.5 points in January to 70.7, its highest level since March 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Under this program, the buyer contributes 1% and First Home Mortgage contributes 2% (up to $5,500) towards the down payment and/or closing costs. Continue Reading First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Assistance to Very Low Income Borrowers
The funds can also be used to cover closing costs, escrow and mortgage insurance premiums. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Assistance to Very Low Income Borrowers
Household Debt Reached $17.5 Trillion in Q4 2023
Mortgage balances rose by $112 billion from the previous quarter and stood at $12.25 trillion at the end of December. Continue Reading Household Debt Reached $17.5 Trillion in Q4 2023
Fairway Independent Mortgage to Shut Down Wholesale Division
The final lock date on new loans is scheduled for Feb. 9 and the last day to submit new loans is Feb. 16. Continue Reading Fairway Independent Mortgage to Shut Down Wholesale Division
Tammac Holdings Corp. Expands Into Michigan and Alabama
The company can now offer manufactured and mobile home loans in the two states. Continue Reading Tammac Holdings Corp. Expands Into Michigan and Alabama
Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
“With continued deceleration in inflation we expect rates to decline further,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 7.2%
“Low existing housing supply is limiting options for prospective buyers,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 7.2%
Mortgage Rates and Purchase Loan Applications Inch Up
“We anticipate a busier spring homebuying season than 2023,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates and Purchase Loan Applications Inch Up
