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Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.83% as of April 17, up from last week when it averaged 6.62%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
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
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Mortgage Application Activity Down for Sixth Straight Week
The average loan size on a refinance application dropped below $300,000. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down for Sixth Straight Week
CFPB in Settlement with Townstone Financial Over Alleged Chicago Redlining
“This case should never have been brought,” said Steve Simpson of the Pacific Legal Foundation. Continue Reading CFPB in Settlement with Townstone Financial Over Alleged Chicago Redlining
NerdWallet Acquires Mortgage Brokerage Next Door Lending
Next Door Lending’s president and co-owner is Jonathan Haddad, who is also chairman and chief executive of AIME. Continue Reading NerdWallet Acquires Mortgage Brokerage Next Door Lending
Mortgage financing options in a higher interest rate environment
Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau --- Over the past two years, interest rates have risen from historical lows to as high as 7% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. Interest rates have remained elevated at levels that haven’t been seen for nearly 20 years....
Mortgage refinance demand surged 6%, as rates dropped to the lowest level since September
Source: CNBC --- Mortgage interest rates dropped again last week, and while that did little to bolster demand from homebuyers, it did send homeowners looking for savings on their monthly payments. Applications to refinance a home loan jumped 6% last week from the...
3 Signs You’re About to Use the Wrong Mortgage Lender
Source: The Ascent --- These days, signing a mortgage means taking on a really big financial commitment. Home values are still elevated on a national level, and mortgage rates are the highest they've been in decades. And so chances are, if you're taking out a...
Borrowers need to cut subscriptions before mortgages, say brokers
Source: FT Adviser --- Homeowners weighing up forbearance options in light of rising interest rates should be making cuts to their subscriptions before they consider making changes to their mortgages, brokers have said. This month, chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the...
Higher mortgage rates depress U.S. single-family housing starts, building permits
Source: Reuters --- WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - U.S. single-family homebuilding tumbled to a 2-1/2-year low in November and permits for future construction plunged as higher mortgage rates continued to depress housing market activity. The dour report from the...
What You Need to Earn to Buy a Home in the Largest U.S. Cities
Source: New York Times --- As prices rise, higher mortgage payments follow, and after nearly three years of rapid home appreciation during the pandemic, qualifying for a home loan is more difficult than ever. Today’s buyers also face the additional cost of rising...
Mortgage refinance demand surged 6%, as rates dropped to the lowest level since September
Source: CNBC --- Mortgage interest rates dropped again last week, and while that did little to bolster demand from homebuyers, it did send homeowners looking for savings on their monthly payments. Applications to refinance a home loan jumped 6% last week from the...
High mortgage rates limit relocation options, Redfin says – Here’s where homebuyers are still moving to
Source: Fox Business --- The search for affordable housing remains a top motivator for homebuyers who are looking to relocate to a new city, according to Redfin’s third quarter migration report. In the third quarter of 2022, a record 24.2% of homebuyers looked to...
Thinking of Refinancing? Be Prepared for This Little-Known Cost
Source: The Ascent --- Right now isn't the best time to be hunting for a deal on a new mortgage loan, but what if you already own a home and are hoping to refinance it and get a different mortgage rate? Rates are up across the board, so you may not save money on...
4 Ways to Save Up a Home Down Payment in 2023
Source: The Ascent --- If you're hoping to buy a home in 2023 or soon after, you'll need to get to work on saving up a down payment if you haven't already done so. Most mortgage lenders do require at least a small down payment, and a larger one of 20% of your home's...
