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FHFA Debuts National Datasets on Manufactured Home Price Trends
The Q2 median price of manufactured homes for sale was $231,000. Continue Reading FHFA Debuts National Datasets on Manufactured Home Price Trends
Bronx Real Estate Broker Arrested for Investment Fraud and Deed Theft Schemes
Marcia Campbell was accused of conducting three different real estate investment scams. Continue Reading Bronx Real Estate Broker Arrested for Investment Fraud and Deed Theft Schemes
Harris Launches Ad Campaign Touting Her Pledge to Build 3 Million New Homes
Harris has not offered a specific budget on how much it would cost to build 3 million new homes. Continue Reading Harris Launches Ad Campaign Touting Her Pledge to Build 3 Million New Homes
Mixed-Use Development Planned Next to NJ’s Monmouth Park Racetrack
The first phase of this project is slated to break ground in the fourth quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Mixed-Use Development Planned Next to NJ’s Monmouth Park Racetrack
University of Colorado to Offer New Property Management and Real Estate Program
The four-year degree program begins in 2025. Continue Reading University of Colorado to Offer New Property Management and Real Estate Program
MBA: Median Mortgage Payments Drop by $62 in November
“Homebuyer affordability improved in November, with a decline in mortgage rates providing relief to prospective homebuyers,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading MBA: Median Mortgage Payments Drop by $62 in November
Mortgage Application Activity Trends Downward
The Refinance Index decreased 2% from the previous week, although it was 18% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Trends Downward
21.8% Increase in New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $390,225 in October to $390,049 in November. Continue Reading 21.8% Increase in New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications
Q3 Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up by $37.1 Billion
Commercial banks continue to hold the largest share (38%) of commercial/multifamily mortgages at $1.8 trillion. Continue Reading Q3 Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up by $37.1 Billion
Mortgage Rates Drop Below the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of Dec. 14. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Below the 7% Mark
Thrive Mortgage and Lower.com to Merge
Lower CEO and co-founder Dan Snyder will lead the combined team. Continue Reading Thrive Mortgage and Lower.com to Merge
Mortgage Marketplace Stairs Financial Raises $3.5 Million in Funding Round
Stairs is now live in Texas with licenses across 40 states, and the company plans to expand nationwide in early 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Marketplace Stairs Financial Raises $3.5 Million in Funding Round
Refinances Fuel Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 19% from the previous week and was 27% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinances Fuel Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
loanDepot Unveils melloNow Underwriting Engine
The company has been beta-testing the system for the last several quarters. Continue Reading loanDepot Unveils melloNow Underwriting Engine
Mortgage Credit Availability Down in November
“Credit availability in November declined to its lowest level in four months, driven by reduced offerings of non-QM and jumbo loan programs,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Down in November
