Mortgage Industry News
United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
“They’re thinking about things that we’ve all talked about in our industry,” he said. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
Report: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case
“This should be the end of this case,” said Abbe Lowell, James’ attorney. Continue Reading Report: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% as of Aug. 21. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
Pulte ignored questions posed to him on X on who authorized an investigation into Cook’s mortgage papers. Continue Reading Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Pulte said “the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Banks Collapse Affecting Mortgage Rates, VC, PropTech
Source: Globest --- A drop in home mortgage rates, a pause (or even cut) by the Federal Reserve at its March 22 meeting, and the need to obtain new letters of credit are among the matters to ponder as commercial real estate companies and venture-capital groups sort...
Mortgage Rates Drop as a Result of Banking Turmoil, Demand Increases
According to a new report from Redfin, the technology-based real estate brokerage, some homebuyers are returning to the market as mortgage rates decline from the four-month high they reached last week. Daily average mortgage rates dropped from 7% to about 6.5%...
What is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE)?
Source: Bankrate --- The U.S. economy is a complex system of interconnected components. To keep money flowing efficiently throughout these components, the federal government lends a helping hand in the form of government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs. Over the years,...
Homeowners Look to Alternative Loans to Combat Rising Interest Rates
Mortgage rates ticked up again in February after a brief respite, showing once again just how rate-sensitive the market continues to be, according to the latest Originations Market Monitor report from Black Knight. "Conforming rates dipped below 6% early in...
Mortgage lending nosedives, dropping 55% since last year
Source: Warwick Beacon --- After a wild couple of years in the housing market, things may finally be starting to cool. Fewer people took out mortgages at the end of last year, as sky-high home prices, costly mortgage rates, and consumer inflation limited buying power...
Mortgage rates rise for the fifth-straight week
Source: CNN Business --- Washington, DCCNN — Mortgage rates edged further toward 7%, rising for the fifth consecutive week, as the Federal Reserve suggests rate increases will continue amid stubborn inflation. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.73% in the...
Real estate: A guide for new homebuyers
Source: Tahoe Daily Tribune --- You’ve made the brave decision to enter the real estate market and purchase your own home. Congratulations! Buying a home is a huge milestone. Now that you’re ready to take the plunge, we wanted to provide you with some tips and tricks...
Buying a house with a friend
Source: Bankrate --- For many prospective homebuyers, sole ownership is prohibitively expensive. With inflation and mortgage rates still high, some people may be thinking about less-conventional options for buying a home. While spouses and family members are frequent...
Housing Rents Drop to Lowest Level in Over a Year
The median U.S. asking rent rose 1.7% year over year to $1,937 in February—the smallest increase in nearly two years and the lowest level in a year, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Rents were up nearly...
Homebuyers’ Monthly Payments Hit All-Time High as Mortgage Rates Rise, according to Redfin Report
The typical homebuyer’s monthly payment hit a new all-time high of $2,563 this week, up 29% from $1,988 a year ago, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-based real estate brokerage. That’s dampening demand and preventing many would-be sellers from...
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