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Weiss Law, a New Firm, to Provide Legal Services for Real Estate Transactions
Co-founder Adam J. Weiss promises “personalized attention and unmatched value.” Continue Reading Weiss Law, a New Firm, to Provide Legal Services for Real Estate Transactions
Former Illinois Bank President Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud
He will also likely receive a lifetime ban from banking. Continue Reading Former Illinois Bank President Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud
Multifamily Lending Down 49% in 2023
During 2023, 51% of the active lenders made five or fewer multifamily loans. Continue Reading Multifamily Lending Down 49% in 2023
The St. Joe Company Signs Two New Homebuilder Partnerships
St. Joe’s builder program now includes 19 builders. Continue Reading The St. Joe Company Signs Two New Homebuilder Partnerships
David G. Paulson to Become CEO at Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Paulson replaces Winthrop Watson, who announced his retirement in April. Continue Reading David G. Paulson to Become CEO at Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Serious Delinquency Rate Crashes to 17-Year Low
However, early-stage delinquencies (30-days late) increased by 19,000 (+2.2%) from May to 1.65 million. Continue Reading Serious Delinquency Rate Crashes to 17-Year Low
Year-Over-Year Applications for New Home Purchases Up for Fifth Straight Month
“New home purchase activity continues to be a bright spot,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Year-Over-Year Applications for New Home Purchases Up for Fifth Straight Month
Freddie Mac Reports Decline in Mortgage Rates
“As inflation slows, mortgage rates decreased this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Reports Decline in Mortgage Rates
Refinancing Fuels Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
According to MBA’s estimate, 220,000 homeowners are in forbearance plans. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
New York Fed Study Finds Rising Level of Loan Application Rejections
The rejection rate for mortgages in June was 13.2%, up from 10% in February. Continue Reading New York Fed Study Finds Rising Level of Loan Application Rejections
New Senate Bill Seeks to Overturn FHFA’s LLPA Rule
“The Biden administration is making homeownership more difficult for everyday Americans,” said Sen. Braun. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Seeks to Overturn FHFA’s LLPA Rule
Mortgage Rates Rise to Just Under 7%
“Mortgage rates increased to their highest level since November 2022,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to Just Under 7%
U.S. Bank Debuts Product to Expand Minority Homeownership Access
U.S. Bank has committed $100 million over the next five years to the Access Home Loan program. Continue Reading U.S. Bank Debuts Product to Expand Minority Homeownership Access
MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Up Slightly
The MBA also reported a scant 0.1% rise in its Mortgage Credit Availability Index for June, to a level of 96.6. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Up Slightly
Mortgage Rates Continue to Soar
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage’s 6.81% was the highest level achieved this year. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Soar
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