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Freddie Mac reports the fixed-rate mortgage sliding for the sixth straight week, with the downward trend in rates resulting in a rise in refis, offsetting a week-over-week decrease in purchase activity.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now need Federal Housing Finance Agency approval—and possibly public comment—before offering new products, in order to ensure safety and soundness standards.

With the dip in mortgage rates now surpassing a month, a slight uptick in mortgage apps has led to a recent stabilization in purchase demand.

Mortgage rates fell for the fourth consecutive week, and with lingering concerns over less-than-stellar economic growth, overall homebuyer sentiment continues to lag.

An Urban Institute report claims recent fears about adjustable-rate mortgages are unfounded, suggesting that the lending tool should be utilized more often.

Are rising mortgage rates still holding back prospective buyers? Click through to find out more on the latest in the buyer’s market.

Though the housing industry may not be able to pinpoint the next widescale impactful event, developing a well-grounded plan can help navigate it, mitigate risk, and get homeowners back on track.

Riding the hopes that the Federal Reserve will slow its pace of rate hikes, Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell yet again, as house prices soften with 2022 coming to a close.

The maximum loan limits for FHA forward mortgages will rise in 3,222 U.S. counties next year, while in just 12 counties, loan limits will remain unchanged.

NAR reports that month-over-month, contract signings fell in three of four major U.S. regions, with only the Midwest showing signs of improvement.