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Appraisal Industry Warns Against GSE Waiver Updates from FHFA
The FHFA’s policy changes expand eligibility for appraisal waivers and inspection-based appraisal waivers. Continue Reading Appraisal Industry Warns Against GSE Waiver Updates from FHFA
Meritage Homes Expands to Gulf Coast with Acquisition of Elliott Homes
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading Meritage Homes Expands to Gulf Coast with Acquisition of Elliott Homes
The Agency Opens New Office in Orlando
The new locale follows the company’s Sunshine State offices in Miami, Palm Beach and Naples. Continue Reading The Agency Opens New Office in Orlando
Athena Real Estate Acquires First Pennsylvania Property
The 234-site RV park stretches encompasses 167 acres. Continue Reading Athena Real Estate Acquires First Pennsylvania Property
Connecticut Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Short Sales Fraud Scheme
Sheldon Haag was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and two years of supervised release. Continue Reading Connecticut Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Short Sales Fraud Scheme
Mortgage Application Activity Flattens Out
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 43.1% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Flattens Out
Guest Opinion: MBA Chief Broeksmit on the Election and Housing Policy
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit considers housing policy after Election Day. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: MBA Chief Broeksmit on the Election and Housing Policy
Forecast: Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2025
MBA predicts mortgage rates will reach 5.9% by the end of 2025. Continue Reading Forecast: Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2025
Rosegate Mortgage Partners with Investment Firm on Origination Platform
Craig Freel, Rice Park’s president and co-chief investment officer, said, “We’re looking forward to cultivating this relationship.” Continue Reading Rosegate Mortgage Partners with Investment Firm on Origination Platform
FICO Rolls Out Tool to Simulate Credit Score Impacts
The tool can run credit event scenarios from an applicant’s credit report data and determine the potential impact to that individual’s actual FICO Score. Continue Reading FICO Rolls Out Tool to Simulate Credit Score Impacts
Mortgage Rates Are Climbing Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.54% as of Oct. 24, up from last week when it averaged 6.44%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Climbing Again
Mortgage Applications Down, Forbearance Levels Up
The total number of loans now in forbearance increased to 0.34% as of Sept. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Down, Forbearance Levels Up
Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.44% as of Oct. 17. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
Report: The City with the Most Mortgage Delinquency Is…
Honolulu ranked as the city with the lowest level of mortgage delinquencies. Continue Reading Report: The City with the Most Mortgage Delinquency Is…
Mortage Application Activity and Credit Availability in Decline
The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) dropped by 0.5% to 98.5 in September. Continue Reading Mortage Application Activity and Credit Availability in Decline
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