Mortgage Demand Experiences Another Decline as Rates Surpass 7% Once More

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The popular 30-year fixed mortgage soared past 7% yesterday, marking its highest level since the start of March, as reported by Mortgage News Daily. Investors are grappling with mounting worries that have led to rising rates.  Firstly, the Federal Reserve’sContinue Reading

Rocket Mortgage Groundbreaking ONE+ Program Offers a Remarkable 1% Down Payment Scheme

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Rocket Mortgage, a retail home lender, has unveiled its newest offering called ONE+.  This innovative program enables homebuyers to contribute a mere 1% down payment towards the purchase price of a property, while Rocket Mortgage graciously covers the remaining 2%Continue Reading

Digital Pay Stubs Utilized by Freddie Mac in Updated Income Assessment Tool

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Monday saw the announcement from Freddie Mac that its automated income assessment tool has undergone an update, now incorporating a borrower’s digital pay-stub data. Freddie Mac stated that by integrating pay-stub data, their innovative tool enables lenders to evaluate theContinue Reading

After Falling For Two Weeks Mortgage Rates Resume Their Climb

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This month marked the first time when mortgage rates in the US experienced an upward trend. Freddie Mac’s latest statement highlights the steady growth in the average rate for a 30-year, fixed loan, standing at a competitive 6.39% this weekContinue Reading

In Q1 Commercial Real Estate Lending Experience Another Slowdown as Reported by CBRE

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Despite challenges in the banking system and financial market volatility, CBRE’s latest research highlights a resilient performance in the first quarter, showcasing a controlled deceleration in commercial real estate lending. The CBRE Lending Momentum Index reflects a slight adjustment inContinue Reading

April sees double-digit decline in foreclosure rates

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US foreclosure activity experiences a promising 10% month-over-month decrease in April, as reported by ATTOM. The impressive decline resulted in a significant reduction to just 32,977 properties with foreclosure filings (including default notices, scheduled auctions, or bank repossessions) during theContinue Reading

US Debt Default Could Lead to a Staggering 22% Surge in Home-buying Costs

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By taking prompt and decisive action, the U.S. government can avoid the potential risk of defaulting on its debt, which is projected to occur as early as June 1. Interventions are being considered to prevent this situation, ensuring stability inContinue Reading

The Surge in U.S. Mortgage Applications Signals Early May Momentum

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The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey reported a 6.3 percent increase in U.S. mortgage applications for the week ending May 5, 2023.  The Market Composite Index, which measures mortgage loan application volume, also increased 6.3 percent on aContinue Reading

Unlocking the intricate dance between job gains and mortgages

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Life can be quite unpredictable, as the saying goes, “One day you’re up, and the next day you’re down.” This rings particularly true in the world of finance and economics.  Take, for example, the recent events in the US economy.Continue Reading

Empowering Homebuyers: NewRez Revolutionizes Downpayment Assistance with Freddie Mac's Enhanced Program

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NewRez Unveils Game-Changing Partnership: Empowering First-Time Homebuyers with Enhanced Downpayment Assistance Program In an exciting development within the mortgage industry, leading lender and servicer NewRez has introduced a groundbreaking special-purpose credit program in collaboration with Freddie Mac.  This innovative initiativeContinue Reading