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Astrid Vermeer Named SVP/CFO at MBA
Vermeer was previously chief financial and administrative officer for the Perkins School for the Blind. Continue Reading Astrid Vermeer Named SVP/CFO at MBA
Howard M. Lorber Abruptly Retires as Douglas Elliman’s Chief Executive
Douglas Elliman Board Director Michael Liebowitz has been appointed chairman and CEO. Continue Reading Howard M. Lorber Abruptly Retires as Douglas Elliman’s Chief Executive
Airbnb Offers Free Temporary Housing for People Displaced by Hurricane Helene
Airbnb.org focuses on connecting people with free, temporary housing in times of crisis. Continue Reading Airbnb Offers Free Temporary Housing for People Displaced by Hurricane Helene
Ken Wingert Named Chief Advocacy Officer at NAHB
Wingert joins NAHB from Monument Advocacy, where he led the group’s financial services practice. Continue Reading Ken Wingert Named Chief Advocacy Officer at NAHB
Housing Issues in Spotlight in Vice Presidential Debate
CBS News personality Margaret Brennan sought to trip up Vance when she asked for evidence on the impact of illegal immigration on housing. Continue Reading Housing Issues in Spotlight in Vice Presidential Debate
Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Level in Over a Year
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.47% as of Aug. 8. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Plunge to Lowest Level in Over a Year
Mortgage Application Activity Up by 7%
The adjustable-rate mortgage share of activity increased to 6.3% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by 7%
NY Fed: Q2 Mortgage Debt Reached $12.52 Trillion
Early delinquency transition rates for mortgages increased by 0.1 percentage point. Continue Reading NY Fed: Q2 Mortgage Debt Reached $12.52 Trillion
Mortgage Rates Drop to 6-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.73% as of Aug. 1. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to 6-Month Low
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 14.2% from 13.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Mr. Cooper Pays $1.4 Billion For Flagstar’s Mortgage Operations
The acquisition encompasses Flagstar’s MSRs, advances, subservicing contracts, and a third-party origination platform. Continue Reading Mr. Cooper Pays $1.4 Billion For Flagstar’s Mortgage Operations
MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Conditions Improve
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants in June was $2,180. Continue Reading MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Conditions Improve
Rocket Mortgage Tops Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study for 10th Straight Year
The study is based on responses from 15,020 customers who have been with their current mortgage loan servicer for at least one year. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Tops Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study for 10th Straight Year
Mortgage Application Activity Drops While Forbearance Levels Inch Up
The number of loans in forbearance increased in June for the first time since October 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops While Forbearance Levels Inch Up
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77% as of July 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again














