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California’s Prime Real Estate Team Joins eXp Realty’s Network
Prime Real Estate’s 21 agents cover California’s Folsom and Greater Sacramento areas. Continue Reading California’s Prime Real Estate Team Joins eXp Realty’s Network
Heritage Affordable Communities Acquires 242 LIHTC Units in the Bronx
According to the company, the three buildings were constructed between 1998 and 2001. Continue Reading Heritage Affordable Communities Acquires 242 LIHTC Units in the Bronx
Report: Colorado Officials Told About Venezuelan Gang Presence Weeks Before the Story Went Public
Initially, officials in Aurora disputed reports on the gang’s activity as exaggerated and false. Continue Reading Report: Colorado Officials Told About Venezuelan Gang Presence Weeks Before the Story Went Public
West Virginia Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Bankruptcy Fraud
John H. Welford III was also ordered to pay $730,326.43 in restitution for falsification of bankruptcy records. Continue Reading West Virginia Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Bankruptcy Fraud
Sacramento Suburb in Settlement Over Affordable Housing Construction
The city government of Elk Grove said it was “a leader in the development of affordable housing in the region.” Continue Reading Sacramento Suburb in Settlement Over Affordable Housing Construction
FHA Raises Loan Limits for Manufactured Homes
The FHA said it will recalculate the program’s loan limits on an annual basis to keep pace with changing home prices. Continue Reading FHA Raises Loan Limits for Manufactured Homes
IMBs Recorded Net Production Losses in Q4 2023
“The fourth quarter of 2023 was about as challenging as it could get for mortgage lenders to generate a production profit,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading IMBs Recorded Net Production Losses in Q4 2023
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.74% as of March 14, down from last week when it averaged 6.88%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
New Click n’ Close Loan Program Aimed at Rural Markets
The new product is designed to aid homebuyers with down payment assistance, with availability in select markets. Continue Reading New Click n’ Close Loan Program Aimed at Rural Markets
Mortgage Application Activity Up 7.1%
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 31.6% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 7.1%
Mortgage Rates Dip, But Still Close to 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88% as of March 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.94%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, But Still Close to 7%
Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
“We are removing a hurdle from the loan application process,” said Cyndi Danko, senior vice president and single-family chief credit officer. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
Mortgage Applications Up 9.7%
The Refinance Index increased 8% from the previous week and was 2% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up 9.7%
Mortgage Rates Up for Fourth Straight Week
“The recent boomerang in rates has dampened already tentative homebuyer momentum as we approach the spring,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Up for Fourth Straight Week
Home Mortgage Lending Activity Sank During Q4 2023
The fourth quarter total was also a 16.5% decline from the same period in 2022. Continue Reading Home Mortgage Lending Activity Sank During Q4 2023













