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Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Expert opinions are divided on the issue. Continue Reading Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Mortgage Rates at 10-Month Low
“Purchase application activity is improving as borrowers take advantage of the decline in mortgage rates,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at 10-Month Low
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Mortgage Fraud Criminal Probe Opened Against NY AG Letitia James
James called the allegations “baseless” and claimed it was part of President Trump’s “revenge tour.” Continue Reading Mortgage Fraud Criminal Probe Opened Against NY AG Letitia James
Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
Demand for vacation homes is falling fastest in Florida. Continue Reading Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted that “rates are lower and have remained stable for weeks.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Start-up Platform Roam Offers Mortgages as Low as 2%
Roam’s service is currently available in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Texas, with plans to expand into new markets soon. Continue Reading Start-up Platform Roam Offers Mortgages as Low as 2%
Foreclosure Activity Records Uptick in August
Nationwide, one in every 4,113 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Records Uptick in August
Mortgage Application Activity Down Again
“Credit availability in August increased slightly but remained close to the very low levels last seen in January 2013,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Again
Mortgage Rates Drop, But Remain Above 7% Mark
“For the fourth consecutive week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hovered above 7%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop, But Remain Above 7% Mark
The New Normal: Monthly Mortgage Payments of $2,000+ a Month
“Just when did the $2,000 monthly mortgage payment become the norm?” said Black Knight Vice President of Enterprise Research Andy Walden. Continue Reading The New Normal: Monthly Mortgage Payments of $2,000+ a Month
Redwood Trust Announces Launch of Home Equity Investment Platform
“Redwood has a history of bringing innovative solutions to the non-Agency housing market and we are thrilled to begin directly offering HEI,” said Christopher Abate, CEO of Redwood. Continue Reading Redwood Trust Announces Launch of Home Equity Investment Platform
Ouch! Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 27-Year Low
“Both purchase and refinance applications fell, with the purchase index hitting a 28-year low,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Ouch! Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 27-Year Low
Today’s Housing Market: More Mortgages, Higher Prices, Fewer Delinquencies
“The national mortgage delinquency rate remained at a historic low in June,” said Molly Boesel, principal economist for CoreLogic. Continue Reading Today’s Housing Market: More Mortgages, Higher Prices, Fewer Delinquencies
Mortgage Rates Drop, But Still Above 7%
“Recent volatility makes it difficult to forecast where rates will go next,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop, But Still Above 7%
Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Enters the Mortgage Reinsurance Market
The company will provide excess of loss reinsurance on selected Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae mortgages. Continue Reading Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Enters the Mortgage Reinsurance Market
