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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Few Problems with Pulte’s Credit Scoring Plans
The FHFA director’s announcement on the use of VantageScore 4.0 might come with a few problems. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Few Problems with Pulte’s Credit Scoring Plans
Asking Rents Down for Fourth Straight Month
On a month-over-month basis, asking rents rose 0.6%. Continue Reading Asking Rents Down for Fourth Straight Month
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Report: Typical Homeowner’s Insurance Premium Up 24% Since 2021
The states with the greatest percentage increase in premiums were Utah (59%), Illinois (50%), Arizona (48%), and Pennsylvania (44%). Continue Reading Report: Typical Homeowner’s Insurance Premium Up 24% Since 2021
FBI Warns of Rise in Quit Claim Deed Fraud Across New England
The FBI noted that 58,141 victims reported $1.3 billion in losses relating to real estate fraud nationwide between 2019 through 2023. Continue Reading FBI Warns of Rise in Quit Claim Deed Fraud Across New England
Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
The median sales price of new houses sold in February was $414,500. Continue Reading Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
Can Micro-Apartments Solve a California Housing Shortage?
Units can be as small as 220 square feet. Continue Reading Can Micro-Apartments Solve a California Housing Shortage?
Mortgage Application Activity Up 5.3%
The Refinance Index inched up by a scant 0.1% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 5.3%
United Wholesale Mortgage Launches Conventional 1% Down
Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of UWM, said the company will “continue developing products and solutions that will help get more borrowers into homes faster, easier and cheaper.” Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage Launches Conventional 1% Down
Planet Home Lending Debuts 1st Year Flex Program
“We’re committed to finding innovative solutions to help more borrowers purchase a home,” said Michael Dubeck, CEO and President of Planet Financial Group. Continue Reading Planet Home Lending Debuts 1st Year Flex Program
Person of the Week: Dr. Anthony B. Sanders, Chief Economist at Artesia Economics
“I keep hoping some people are going to start noticing that they’ve created a mega-storm and we’re going to pay the price for it eventually,” Sanders said. Continue Reading Person of the Week: Dr. Anthony B. Sanders, Chief Economist at Artesia Economics
Majority of Millennials Are Now Homeowners
Still, more than 17 million millennials are still in rental housing. Continue Reading Majority of Millennials Are Now Homeowners
Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly, But Still Near 10-Year Low
“Mortgage credit supply increased modestly in March but remained close to its tightest levels since 2013,” said MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly, But Still Near 10-Year Low
Most Gen Z Adults Prioritize Pets Over Family in Housing Needs
“Young adults may be delaying parenthood, but they’re not putting off pet parenthood,” said Zillow’s home trends expert Amanda Pendleton. Continue Reading Most Gen Z Adults Prioritize Pets Over Family in Housing Needs
Survey Finds Steady Optimism Among First-Time Homebuyers
Nearly half of survey respondents have begun to save for a down payment. Continue Reading Survey Finds Steady Optimism Among First-Time Homebuyers
Study: 1 in 3 Homebuyers Unaware of Affordable Home Lending Offerings
KeyBank is observing April’s Fair Housing Month by expanding its Special Purpose Credit Programs for qualifying properties in eligible communities. Continue Reading Study: 1 in 3 Homebuyers Unaware of Affordable Home Lending Offerings
