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Maryland Resort Town Sues Feds Over Offshore Wind Project
The Coastal Association of Realtors is among the lawsuit’s supporters. Continue Reading Maryland Resort Town Sues Feds Over Offshore Wind Project
Laura Escobar Sworn In as MBA’s 2025 Chairperson
Christine Chandler and Owen Lee were sworn in as chairperson-elect and vice chairperson, respectively. Continue Reading Laura Escobar Sworn In as MBA’s 2025 Chairperson
Hurricane Helene Forecast to Hit Florida as Category 4 Storm
A state of emergency was declared in 61 of the Florida’s 67 counties. Continue Reading Hurricane Helene Forecast to Hit Florida as Category 4 Storm
Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Cardone noted “we are 4.2 million homes short in America.” Continue Reading Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
Invitation Homes was accused of unfair eviction practices, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue Reading Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
Mortgage Application Activity in 4% Upswing
The FHA share of total applications increased to 13.5% while the VA share increased to 15.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity in 4% Upswing
Euclid Mortgage Creates Mortgage Advisory Panel
Andrew Bon Salle, Claudia Merkle and Ivy Zelman were named to the panel. Continue Reading Euclid Mortgage Creates Mortgage Advisory Panel
Mortgage Rates Slide Away from the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of July 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Slide Away from the 7% Mark
Carrington Mortgage Services to Provide Section 184 Loans for Native Americans
Section 184 home mortgage loans are fully available in 24 states. Continue Reading Carrington Mortgage Services to Provide Section 184 Loans for Native Americans
MBA: Mortgage Credit Availability Up for Sixth Consecutive Month
“The jumbo index increased to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Credit Availability Up for Sixth Consecutive Month
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a Downturn
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 1% from one week earlier, but the unadjusted index fell by 19%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a Downturn
FHA Updates 203(k) Program for Home Repair Financing
“The changes we are announcing today for the 203(k) program are long overdue,” said FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon. Continue Reading FHA Updates 203(k) Program for Home Repair Financing
EMM Loans and Calque to Offer The Trade-In Mortgage
The product will be offered by EMM Loans and its DBAs – Ideal Mortgage Group, Maximus Mortgage Advisors and Fidelity Lending LLC. Continue Reading EMM Loans and Calque to Offer The Trade-In Mortgage
Guaranteed Rate Announces Rebranding
The rebranding process will be gradual, the company stated. Continue Reading Guaranteed Rate Announces Rebranding
Mortgage Rates Rise to Just Below 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of July 3. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to Just Below 7%
