Tag Archives: Mortgages

Two new studies from the National Association of Realtors show that elevated home prices and limited housing supply are continuous homebuying barriers cited across different races and ethnicities, hampering home sales and affecting prospective buyers nationwide.

Among mortgage originations exceeding $1 million in April 2023, adjustable-rate mortgages comprised nearly 50% of the dollar volume, representing a six percentage-point increase from a year earlier.

It is no secret that renters are typically lower-income earners when compared to homeowners and are disproportionately affected by market fluctuations and outliers such as COVID-19. But now that most federal- and ...

SaviBank, a $388 million-asset bank headquartered in Burlington, Washington, has announced the formation of a mortgage lending division. “Lending policies and marketing strategies have been developed specifically for ...

A new survey examines mortgage applications trends, the strength of the purchase market, and how homebuyer demand may be shifting (and why).

Analysis of the report says millennials are taking advantage or near-record low rates and lenders are quickly adapting to a digital world.

The new mortgagee letter recognizes borrowers impacted by COVID-19 that met all requirements set forth by the Administration before the pandemic.

The Hon. Brian D. Montgomery, Assistant Secretary for Housing - Federal Housing Commissioner stated that the previous policy was "not practical given the public health recommendations.” HUD also provided further updates on how the Department is addressing the virus.

With both mortgage applications and rates falling recently, did the access to credit follow the same trend?

How much has mortgage debt increased and shifted through the years? A new report looks at what led to record-high mortgage debt.