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Forrest Street Partners Acquires RV Resort in Suburban Atlanta
Leisure Acres encompasses 135 RV sites and one cabin. Continue Reading Forrest Street Partners Acquires RV Resort in Suburban Atlanta
Airbnb Offers Free Temporary Housing for People Displaced by Hurricane Helene
Airbnb.org focuses on connecting people with free, temporary housing in times of crisis. Continue Reading Airbnb Offers Free Temporary Housing for People Displaced by Hurricane Helene
FHFA Proposes 2025-2027 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The FHFA will accept comments on the proposed rule within 60 days of publication in the Federal Register. Continue Reading FHFA Proposes 2025-2027 Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
The updated standards will be implemented through a 24-month phased-in approach, with a fully effective date of Sept. 30, 2026. Continue Reading GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
Utah Files Lawsuit Challenging Federal Control Over Most BLM Land
“It is not a secret that we live in the most beautiful state in the nation,” said Gov. Spencer Cox. Continue Reading Utah Files Lawsuit Challenging Federal Control Over Most BLM Land
John Cady Named President of Citywide Home Loans
“The company is the perfect mix of culture, service and programs that many mortgage professionals have been looking for,” said Cady. Continue Reading John Cady Named President of Citywide Home Loans
Mortgage Applications Plunge to 27-Year Low
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 14.5% from 14.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Plunge to 27-Year Low
Eric Francis Named VP of Finance at GO Mortgage
Francis was previously vice president of mortgage at A+ Federal Credit Union. Continue Reading Eric Francis Named VP of Finance at GO Mortgage
Serious Mortgage Delinquency Rate at a 23-Year Low
Idaho was the only state to see an annual uptick in its overall mortgage delinquency rate during July, albeit at a scant 0.1 percentage point. Continue Reading Serious Mortgage Delinquency Rate at a 23-Year Low
Mortgage Rates at Highest Peak in Almost 23 Years
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.31% as of Sept. 28, up from last week when it averaged 7.19%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at Highest Peak in Almost 23 Years
CFPB Mortgage Report: Higher Closing Costs, More Denials for Insufficient Income
Average monthly mortgage payments increased more than 46% last year, from $1,400 in December 2021 to $2,045 in December 2022. Continue Reading CFPB Mortgage Report: Higher Closing Costs, More Denials for Insufficient Income
Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
Both the seasonally adjusted and the unadjusted Purchase Index dropped 2% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
Teachers Federal Credit Union Now Offering VA Loans
“It is our honor to serve those who serve our country,” said Brad Calhoun, president and CEO. Continue Reading Teachers Federal Credit Union Now Offering VA Loans
Mortgage Rates Flat, But Still Above 7%
“Given these high rates, housing demand is cooling off and now homebuilders are feeling the effect,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Flat, But Still Above 7%
Mortgage Applications Up 5.4%
“Mortgage applications increased last week, despite the 30-year fixed mortgage rate edging back up to 7.31%,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up 5.4%
