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Tennessee Realtor’s Disappearance in May Remains Unsolved
Roy Whited was last seen walking down a road on May 3. Continue Reading Tennessee Realtor’s Disappearance in May Remains Unsolved
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
Freddie Mac Names Diana Reid as New CEO
She succeeds Michael J. DeVito, who retired earlier this year. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Names Diana Reid as New CEO
Gregory Raap Named SVP of Property Management at CONAM
Raap brings over two decades of multifamily real estate experience involving conventional, affordable and military housing. Continue Reading Gregory Raap Named SVP of Property Management at CONAM
Landlord Agrees to Sell Colorado Complex Overrun by Venezuelan Crime Gang
Aspen Grove was shut down last month by the city amid charges that the property carried multiple health and safety issues. Continue Reading Landlord Agrees to Sell Colorado Complex Overrun by Venezuelan Crime Gang
First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Under this program, the buyer contributes 1% and First Home Mortgage contributes 2% (up to $5,500) towards the down payment and/or closing costs. Continue Reading First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Assistance to Very Low Income Borrowers
The funds can also be used to cover closing costs, escrow and mortgage insurance premiums. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Assistance to Very Low Income Borrowers
Household Debt Reached $17.5 Trillion in Q4 2023
Mortgage balances rose by $112 billion from the previous quarter and stood at $12.25 trillion at the end of December. Continue Reading Household Debt Reached $17.5 Trillion in Q4 2023
Fairway Independent Mortgage to Shut Down Wholesale Division
The final lock date on new loans is scheduled for Feb. 9 and the last day to submit new loans is Feb. 16. Continue Reading Fairway Independent Mortgage to Shut Down Wholesale Division
Tammac Holdings Corp. Expands Into Michigan and Alabama
The company can now offer manufactured and mobile home loans in the two states. Continue Reading Tammac Holdings Corp. Expands Into Michigan and Alabama
Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
“With continued deceleration in inflation we expect rates to decline further,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 7.2%
“Low existing housing supply is limiting options for prospective buyers,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 7.2%
Mortgage Rates and Purchase Loan Applications Inch Up
“We anticipate a busier spring homebuying season than 2023,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates and Purchase Loan Applications Inch Up
Single-Family Home Sales, Buyer Affordability Ticked Up in December
The national median mortgage payment was $2,055 in December. Continue Reading Single-Family Home Sales, Buyer Affordability Ticked Up in December
MBA: Only 0.23% of Loans in Forbearance at the End of 2023
According to MBA’s estimate, 115,000 homeowners are in forbearance plans. Continue Reading MBA: Only 0.23% of Loans in Forbearance at the End of 2023
