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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
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
Katie Johnson Resigns as NAR’s Chief Legal Officer
The daughter of two realtors, Johnson joined NAR in October 2007 as an associate counsel. Continue Reading Katie Johnson Resigns as NAR’s Chief Legal Officer
Number of Loans in Forbearance Up in August
The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance increased 1 basis point to 0.13% in August. Continue Reading Number of Loans in Forbearance Up in August
DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
The company exited the mortgage business in 2022. Continue Reading DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 20% from the previous week and was 175% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Sept. 19, down from last week when it averaged 6.20%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
Mortgage Application Activity Up 14.2%
The MBA also reported mortgage applications for new home purchases in August were up 4.4% year-over-year. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 14.2%
Report: Mortgage Payments Cheaper Than Rent in 22 of Top 50 Metros
Zillow attributed the latest statistics to declining mortgage rates. Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Payments Cheaper Than Rent in 22 of Top 50 Metros
Mortgage Rates Fall to 19-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.20% as of Sept. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.35%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Fall to 19-Month Low
Mortgage Application Activity and Credit Availability Record Upticks
The Market Composite Index increased 1.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Credit Availability Record Upticks
Guest Opinion: The CFPB’s Approach to Mortgage Refinancing
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra describes his agency’s approach to regulating mortgage refinancing. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The CFPB’s Approach to Mortgage Refinancing
reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires Mortgage Broker Be My Neighbor
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires Mortgage Broker Be My Neighbor
