Freddie Mac has released the results of its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), showing 30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRM) averaging 2.81%, with an average 0.7 point, up from ...
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Those shopping for a home can now use a new data-driven tool to determine the 30-year flood risk factor for most properties across the U.S.
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This study examines the homeownership trends among each racial group over the last 10 years.
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Contributing factors include "broad strength in house price appreciation, existing home sales, and residential construction," researchers said.
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The enterprise says it is "taking active steps to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion in every corner of our business."
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The action will provide immediate relief to homeowners, support hard-hit communities of color, and provide a centralized resource for housing assistance, according to the White House.
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