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Study: Maui Wildfires Survivors Face Higher Rents, Deeper Poverty
29% of fire-affected households now live below the poverty line, compared to 14% before the fires. Continue Reading Study: Maui Wildfires Survivors Face Higher Rents, Deeper Poverty
Forecast: Utah to Add Over 500,000 New Residents in the Next 10 Years
The median age is projected to increase by 2.5 years over the decade (32.7 to 35.2). Continue Reading Forecast: Utah to Add Over 500,000 New Residents in the Next 10 Years
EagleBank Names Evelyn Lee as Chief Lending Officer for C&I
Lee most recently served as the executive vice president and regional president of Truist Financial Corp. Continue Reading EagleBank Names Evelyn Lee as Chief Lending Officer for C&I
Colorado Mayor Seeks Emergency Court Order Against Venezuelan Criminal Gang
Colorado Gov. Polis continues to downplay the seriousness of the gang’s presence. Continue Reading Colorado Mayor Seeks Emergency Court Order Against Venezuelan Criminal Gang
Mauricio Umansky Sued for Alleged Misuse of Pandemic Relief Funds
The lawsuit is requesting that Umansky and The Agency pay equal to three times the amount of damages caused. Continue Reading Mauricio Umansky Sued for Alleged Misuse of Pandemic Relief Funds
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
FTC Begins Claims Process for Victims of Lanier Law’s Mortgage Relief Scam
The deadline to file a claim is March 18. Continue Reading FTC Begins Claims Process for Victims of Lanier Law’s Mortgage Relief Scam
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 22.2%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $390,049 in November to $405,368 in December. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 22.2%
Mortgage Rates Drop to 8-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.60% as of Jan. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to 8-Month Low
Mortgage Application Activity Up 10.4%
The Refinance Index increased 11% from the previous week and was 10% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 10.4%
Anchor Loans Debuts TPO Channel
“At Anchor Loans we are obsessed with delivering exceptional customer value,” said Tim Landwehr, co-chief revenue officer. Continue Reading Anchor Loans Debuts TPO Channel
FTC Returns $1.2 Million to Consumers from Loan Modification Scheme
The FTC is sending payments to 6,261 consumers who will each receive $201.34. Continue Reading FTC Returns $1.2 Million to Consumers from Loan Modification Scheme
HomeEquity Bank Taps TV Journalist Peter Mansbridge for Reverse Mortgage Campaign
Mansbridge was the chief correspondent for CBC News and anchor of “The National” from 1988 to 2017. Continue Reading HomeEquity Bank Taps TV Journalist Peter Mansbridge for Reverse Mortgage Campaign
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady in the Mid-6% Range
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of Jan. 11, slightly up from last week when it averaged 6.62%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady in the Mid-6% Range














