Housing Wire

JUNE 23, 2021

If the fed were to tighten policy, Fannie Mae’s ESR Group expects this to drag on upcoming housing market growth and even stifle home sales, house prices, construction and mortgage originations. from 0.25 (including the origination fee) for 80% LTV loans. from 0.25 (including the origination fee) for 80% LTV loans.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2021

Rates have jumped north of 3% , with most recent reports showing it hovering around 3.5%. New home applications are down as well, as builders are still suffering from missing construction crews and the skyrocketing price of lumber and building materials. Home prices in general are staying high , as well.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2022

The Federal Reserve has announced plans to gradually “taper” its supportive monetary policy: Net acquisitions of agency mortgage-backed securities are expected to cease by the end of March and the Federal Open Market Committee has signaled possibly three 25-basis point increases in the federal funds target by yearend 2022.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Meanwhile, inventory for new homes soared to levels last seen during the Great Financial Crisis as builders worked off the backlog accumulated from the pandemic’s construction boom. However, once rates and inventory levels started to rise thereafter, a growing gap emerged between the two series.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 30, 2023

Understand the Types of Mortgages, Interest Rates, and Fees Before you can get started, it's important to understand the different types of mortgages available and the associated interest rates. To get the best rate for your situation, be sure to look closely at each type of mortgage.

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Windemere Buying

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A jumbo loan is an example of a non-conforming loan, due to its loan amounts being higher than the amount limits laid out in the underwriting guidelines. The two most common conventional loans are 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages.

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Redfin

APRIL 11, 2025

When you pay your mortgage each month, the payments go toward a tangible asset rather than a landlord. Owning a home can also bring more financial stability , especially with a fixed-rate mortgage, as it offers predictable monthly payments, compared to rent, which can rise. Is it still possible to buy a starter home?

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