A deceleration in inflation has sent mortgage rates tumbling for the fifth consecutive week, pushing mortgage apps upward to launch the spring homebuying season.
Read More »Study Indicates Now Is a Great Time for Homeowner Education
"Our survey sends a crucial message to mortgage servicers about what homeowners need," says Eric Rachmel, CEO and Founder of Brace.
Read More »Amid Market Concern, First-Time Buyers Maintain Optimistic Outlook
As homebuyers' perception of the economy and affordability continue to worsen, nearly 40% of Americans planning to buy their first home in 2023 revealed now is a good time to buy, as many continue to search for homes and save for downpayments.
Read More »Surveying Today’s Lending Landscape
As lenders continue to navigate one of the trickiest economies to date, Sarah Davies of Nova Credit discusses the significant progress in pulling back the layers and reexamining its risk management practices.
Read More »Share of Americans Living Rent-Free Surpasses Nearly Four Million
While the share of adults behind on rent surpassed eight million nationwide, a new LendingTree study revealed an estimated 3.6 million Americans currently live rent-free, another financial alternative to combating inflated housing costs.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Increased in February as Homebuyer Affordability Declined
As high mortgage rates and inflated home prices persist, a new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association revealed the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increased nearly 5% in February.
Read More »High Mortgage Rates Putting a Damper on Million-Dollar Homes
The share of U.S. homes worth at least $1 million slipped to 7% from 8.6% in June, according to a new report from Redfin, as inflated mortgage rates continue to cool the housing market.
Read More »Fannie Mae: Recession Conditions Expected in Second Half of 2023
“Inflation has now been joined by financial stability concerns as threats to sustained growth,” said Doug Duncan, SVP and Chief Economist for Fannie Mae.
Read More »Home Sales Show Strong Increase Over January
While overall home sales remain down 24.4% year-over-year, February home sales increased nearly 17% from January, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report.
Read More »Home Prices Experience Modest Increase in February
According to a new report from Redfin, home prices declined in February as home sellers responded to a decline in homebuyer demand spurred by elevated mortgage rates.
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