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Wyoming Realtors’ PAC Spends Nearly $550,000 on Ballot Amendment
4Wyoming’s outreach has included the creation of a website, billboard and online advertising. Continue Reading Wyoming Realtors’ PAC Spends Nearly $550,000 on Ballot Amendment
HUD Provides $1.7 Million in Hurricane Aid to Asheville, North Carolina
The new funding will be used to support the reconstruction of damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Continue Reading HUD Provides $1.7 Million in Hurricane Aid to Asheville, North Carolina
FHFA Debuts National Datasets on Manufactured Home Price Trends
The Q2 median price of manufactured homes for sale was $231,000. Continue Reading FHFA Debuts National Datasets on Manufactured Home Price Trends
Bronx Real Estate Broker Arrested for Investment Fraud and Deed Theft Schemes
Marcia Campbell was accused of conducting three different real estate investment scams. Continue Reading Bronx Real Estate Broker Arrested for Investment Fraud and Deed Theft Schemes
Study: Maui Wildfires Survivors Face Higher Rents, Deeper Poverty
29% of fire-affected households now live below the poverty line, compared to 14% before the fires. Continue Reading Study: Maui Wildfires Survivors Face Higher Rents, Deeper Poverty
Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.85% as of Dec. 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
Mortgage Forbearance Level Inches Up
The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance increased 1 basis point to 0.21% last month. Continue Reading Mortgage Forbearance Level Inches Up
Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Christmas
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of Dec. 19. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Christmas
CFPB: Mortgage Servicers Preying on Divorced and Widowed Borrowers
The CFPB report also noted that domestic violence survivors face additional problems with servicers. Continue Reading CFPB: Mortgage Servicers Preying on Divorced and Widowed Borrowers
New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
The proposed regulation tests will take place where the nonbanks are originating loans rather than where they have a physical branch presence. Continue Reading New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
The MBA reported mortgage applications for new home purchases in November were up 7.2% year-over-year. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Mortgage Rates Take Another Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.60% as of Dec. 12. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Drop
Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
The Refinance Index enjoyed a 27% bump-up from the previous week and was 42% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
Mortgage Rates in a Modest Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of Dec. 5. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in a Modest Drop
Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 3%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 6% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 3%
