As mortgage rates remain in the 7% range, app volume fell slightly this week, with the refinance share of volume hitting a low last seen in August of 2000.
Read More »Homebuyers Anticipate Housing Prices to Crash
As the housing market continues to rebalance, a new Zillow survey of agents reveals the top misconceptions among aspiring homebuyers and sellers.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Retreat Slightly Under the 7% Mark
Diminished demand in the housing market has been further dampened by erratic mortgage rates, which dipped slightly this week, as affordability issues continue to put buying significantly out of reach for many.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Fall for Sixth Consecutive Week
Mortgage rates exceeding the 7% mark have driven overall mortgage app volume down, with refi apps continuing to run more than 80% below last year’s pace.
Read More »The Crucial Role of Title in the Mortgage Transaction
Next week's Five Star webinar, presented by Selene Title, will discuss the topic of title and its critical role over the life of the loan. Why is title so important in the arena of SFR, build-for-rent, and bulk transactions? Click through to read more and register for the event.
Read More »Kristy Fercho Named Wells Fargo’s Head of Diverse Segments
Wells Fargo’s current Head of Home Lending will transition to role of integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of the company’s business.
Read More »NYCB and Flagstar Deal Clears Hurdle
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has approved the merger deal between NYCB and Flagstar Bancorp, however NYCB's acquisition of Flagstar remains subject to the approval of the Federal Reserve Board.
Read More »The Week Ahead: HUD to Host Millennial, Gen Z Homeownership Event
HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge will host a virtual event geared toward young adults to help dispel common myths and barriers to buying a home in today’s market and how federal programs can help smooth the path to homeownership.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Eclipse 7%
For the first time since April 2022, mortgage rates have surpassed the 7% mark, with many potential buyers now waiting to see where the market is headed, thus pushing home prices further downward.
Read More »Single‐Family Home Sales Slip Nearly 20% YoY
With fixed-rate mortgages up nearly 195 basis points since mid-summer lows, new single-family homes tumbled in September, with more homeowners opting to remain in their current homes amid the erratic rate environment.
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