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Hispanic homeownership has steadily grown for seven consecutive years, and it is predicted that Hispanic households will account for 70% of homeownership growth over the next 20 years. ...

While home price gains have slowed nationwide, actions by the Federal Reserve to curb inflation continue to make mortgage financing more expensive, according to the latest S&P Dow Jones Indices.

The MBA reports that new home purchase applications were down year-over-year in August but made a comeback after four consecutive months of declines.

As the Federal Reserve issues another rate hike to tame high-riding inflation, Freddie Mac reported the fixed-rate mortgage climbed 27-basis points over last week, rising to levels last seen in 2008.

Freddie Mac reports the fixed-rate mortgage hit an average of 6.02% this week, a high point not seen since 2008 as affordability conditions continue to worsen for many potential buyers.

Mortgage rates jumped 23 basis points week-over-week, hitting a high mark last seen in late 2008, as heightened inflationary concerns are pushing more prospective buyers back to the sidelines.

With mortgage rates spiking upward, mortgage application volume took another hit, falling for the fourth consecutive week, as markets continued to re-assess the prospects for the economy and the path of monetary policy.

The Five Star Institute spotlights five individuals who have broken down barriers and have enacted change within their own organizations, all nominated for the Trailblazer Award, which will be awarded at its upcoming Conference and Expo in Dallas.

The Five Star Institute introduces the five nominees who, while still early in their careers, have demonstrated an outstanding capability to lead and drive progress, and be recognized during the Five Star Conference and Expo in Dallas.

Freddie Mac has released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) had averaged 5.66%. “The market’s renewed perception of ...