U.S. Housing Market
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
“Mortgage credit availability increased for the fifth consecutive month to its highest level since 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
A recent study from the Tax Foundation ranked North Carolina 36th highest property taxes in the nation. Continue Reading North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
Freddie Mac Expands CHOICEHome Mortgage Program to Single-Section Manufactured Homes
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the expansion of its CHOICEHome conventional financing options to include modern single-section manufactured homes. Previously, Freddie Mac provided multi-section factory-built homes with a 3% down payment option. As of today,...
Citadel Credit Union Debuts Program to Aid Philadelphia-Area Black and Hispanic Homeowners
The program will provide provides up to $18,000 in assistance for purchase, refinance, or improvement of a primary residence in qualified communities. Continue Reading Citadel Credit Union Debuts Program to Aid Philadelphia-Area Black and Hispanic Homeowners
FHFA Allows Fannie and Freddie to Invest Further in LIHTC Properties
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit welcomed the announcement shortly after it was released. Continue Reading FHFA Allows Fannie and Freddie to Invest Further in LIHTC Properties
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
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