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Windermere teams with zavvie, offering tech-driven ways to buy and sell a home
The real estate market is shifting, and as it does, consumers are weighing new tech-driven ways to sell and buy their next home. While multiple offers can help maximize a seller’s profits and cash
Mortgage Application Payments Rise 3.7 Percent to $2,012 in October
Homebuyer affordability continued its downward trajectory in October, as the national median payment applied for by applicants increased 3.7 percent to $2,012 from $1,941 in September
FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION ANNUAL REPORT SHOWCASES CONTINUED LEADERSHIP IN AFFORDABLE HOME FINANCING AND STRENGTH...
Annual report to Congress highlights FHA’s leading role in supporting affordable home financing for first-time homebuyers
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Declines 13 Percent in Third-Quarter 2022
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations decreased 13 percent in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s
Freddie Mac Announces Underwriting Innovation to Help Lenders Qualify More Borrowers for a Mortgage
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) will increase homeownership opportunities by including a review of a borrower’s bank account data to identify a history of positive monthly cash flow activity as part of its technology’s loan purchase eligibility assessments, the company announced today.
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in September
Mortgage credit availability decreased in September according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
HUD Releases Report Assessing Limited Supply of Small Mortgage Lending and Its Impact on...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released a report that assesses the factors that limit the supply of small mortgage loans and the impact to affordable homeownership for those interested in lower-priced homes.
InstaMortgage is First to Launch Milestones Homeownership Portals for Client Enrichment
Milestones (milestones.ai), the all-in-one homeowner portal making it easier for consumers to buy, move, sell, manage and access mortgage services for their home, is pleased to announce their partnership with InstaMortgage
The Important Factors To Consider When Choosing A New Community
Buying a new home is an exciting endeavor, and you’ve probably researched the type of house you want. Although determining the type of house you want is essential, many people get carried
Multifamily Starts Surge in August as Single-Family Production Remains Weak
High mortgage rates and building production bottlenecks continue to act as a drag on the single-family housing market even as overall housing starts posted a double-digit gain in August
MBA Statement on FHFA’s Announcement of a Comprehensive Review of the Federal Home Loan...
Bob Broeksmit, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), issued the following statement on the Federal
Pending Home Sales Slipped 1.0% in July
Pending home sales declined for the second consecutive month in July, and for the eighth time in the last nine months, according to the National Association of REALTOR. Three out of four major regions registered month-over-month decreases, though the
New Home Sales Fall to Lowest Pace in More than Six Years
In a further sign that the housing market continues to weaken, new home sales in July fell to their lowest level since January 2016. The tepid sales pace matches declining builder confidence
Builder Confidence Underwater After Falling for Eighth Consecutive Month
Builder confidence fell for the eighth straight month in August as elevated interest rates, ongoing supply chain problems and high home prices continue to exacerbate housing affordability
Habitat for Humanity partners with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to increase homeownership among...
Habitat for Humanity International has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a program that aims
GSA Administrator Visits Land Port in Washington State Getting Infrastructure Investment
Administrator Robin Carnahan of the U.S. General Services Administration visited the Pacific Highway (PacHwy) Land Port
Multifamily Sector Shows Signs of Caution in the Second Quarter
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing was mixed in the second quarter of 2022, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National
How To Make Income From Your Home Right Now
The housing market has been upward over the past few years. There are several reasons for the upward appreciation in homeownership, from increased remote work availability and an increased interest in larger homes, especially ones with a yard, to simply more people on the market looking to buy
Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease in the Second Quarter of 2022
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.64 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the second
Housing Affordability Falls to Lowest Level Since Great Recession
Rising mortgage rates, high inflation, low existing inventory and elevated home prices contributed to housing affordability falling to its lowest point since the Great Recession in the second quarter of 2022.
