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Justice Dept. in $6.5 Million Redlining Settlement with Credit Union
This is the DOJ’s first redlining settlement with a credit union. Continue Reading Justice Dept. in $6.5 Million Redlining Settlement with Credit Union
Leadership Change at Chicago Community Loan Fund
Bob Tucker will become CCLF’s next president, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Continue Reading Leadership Change at Chicago Community Loan Fund
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
RealPage Reconfigures Products After San Francisco Prohibits Rent-Setting Software Usage
“This ordinance will do nothing to make housing more affordable in the city,” said the company. Continue Reading RealPage Reconfigures Products After San Francisco Prohibits Rent-Setting Software Usage
MBA Taps David Menke as Director of Member Relations
Menke comes to the MBA from CapStar Bank, where he served as vice president of secondary marketing. Continue Reading MBA Taps David Menke as Director of Member Relations
Mortgage Rates Rise Again
“The economy has been performing well so far this year and rates may stay higher for longer,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Again
Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
This transaction is Guild’s sixth acquisition since 2021. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
A&D Mortgage Offers Leap Year Promotion for Mortgage Brokers
The promotion runs through Feb. 29. Continue Reading A&D Mortgage Offers Leap Year Promotion for Mortgage Brokers
Mortgage Application Activity Down 2.3%
The Refinance Index decreased 2% from the previous week and was 12% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 2.3%
Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up in January
“Overall credit availability remained close to 2012 lows,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up in January
Mortgage Rates Remain Stagnant
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.64%, recording a scant uptick from last week when it averaged 6.63% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Stagnant
MBA: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inched Up in Q4 2023
The FHA delinquency rate spiked by 131 basis points to 10.81%, the highest level since the third quarter of 2021. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inched Up in Q4 2023
Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased 3.5 points in January to 70.7, its highest level since March 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
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
