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Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
Invitation Homes was accused of unfair eviction practices, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue Reading Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
The company exited the mortgage business in 2022. Continue Reading DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
House GOP Members Warn CFPB on Removing Medical Bills from Credit Reports
The lawmakers warned that consumers with greater default risks could get mortgages. Continue Reading House GOP Members Warn CFPB on Removing Medical Bills from Credit Reports
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
Declines Reported in New Home Sales, Mortgage Application Activity
The purchase index was at “its lowest level in over a month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Declines Reported in New Home Sales, Mortgage Application Activity
Guaranteed Rate Debuts Down Payment Assistance Product
OneDown also offers borrowers a $1,000 contribution toward lender fees. Continue Reading Guaranteed Rate Debuts Down Payment Assistance Product
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












