Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Freddie Mac‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, which focuses on conventional and conforming loans with a 20% down payment, shows the 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.12% as of Sept. By contrast, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was at 5.89% a year ago at this time. 7, down from last week ’s 7.18%.

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Housing Wire

MAY 30, 2023

New construction could be the beacon of light the housing market desperately needs right now, as home builders are gaining confidence amongst rising sales, hopefully soon to translate to more residential construction breaking ground in the coming months.” Relatedly, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recorded a 4.3%

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Housing Wire

JULY 27, 2023

Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, which focuses on conventional and conforming loans with a 20% down payment, shows the 30-year fixed rate averaged 6.81% as of July 27, up from last week ’s 6.78%. By contrast, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was at 5.30% a year ago at this time.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2024

Courtesy of Fannie Mae Overall, Fannie Mae expects that the slowly normalizing existing homes market, as well as additional housing supply from the construction of new homes, will help keep further home price growth in check in 2024. The ESR group expects the annualized pace of existing home sales to move up to 4.5 million in Q4 2023.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2023

Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, which focuses on conventional and conforming loans with a 20% down payment, shows the 30-year fixed rate averaged 6.96% as of August 10, up from last week ’s 6.90%. By contrast, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was at 5.22% a year ago at this time.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

“Now the Fed has signaled that it will hike rates several more times this year and next year, so mortgage rates have plenty of room to go up even more.”. We do not see new construction returning in a meaningful way any time soon. “We do not see new construction returning in a meaningful way any time soon.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2024

Slow home sales in 2023 were accompanied by higher mortgage rates , with the average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage hitting a 23-year high in early November. But we can’t blame high mortgage rates for the deficit in transactions last year. In 2023, 4.09 million units in December, down 1.0%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

range on Wednesday morning, according to interest rate traders. of these investors bet officials will freeze the rate hike at the November 1st meeting. On Monday, mortgage rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages were at 7.21%, according to HousingWire‘s Mortgage Rates Center.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2022

After record sales in 2021, demand for new construction waned throughout 2022 as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates cutting into home buyer’s purchase power and making financing new development projects even more costly for builders. It’s fair to say that 2022 has been a depressing year for homebuilders.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2022

The process of bundling loans and separating risks makes available fixed-rate mortgages that are fully prepayable at borrowing costs well below other forms of debt. This legal construct is critical. Michael Bright is the CEO of the Structured Finance Association. They fulfill cash flows.

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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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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2022

. “Whether it’s our enhanced portfolio of adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) and jumbo products, or more innovative solutions like Homepoint Cash Compete and Homepoint New Build, we’re giving consumers, real estate agents and home builders more reasons to work with our broker partners,” said Phil Shoemaker, president of originations at Homepoint.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 5, 2025

Mortgage rates, particularly for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, often follow the trend of these Treasury yields. So, as tariffs and trade concerns create economic uncertainty, pushing investors towards bonds, we often see a corresponding decrease in mortgage rates.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 4, 2025

This yield is a crucial benchmark because it heavily influences the cost of borrowing for things like mortgages, especially the popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Increased Construction Costs: Tariffs on materials like steel and lumber can significantly increase the cost of building new homes.

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Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

“Occasionally, builders may have some wiggle room to provide to a buyer something like a refrigerator—new construction doesn’t always include one—or blinds, or something along those lines, to incentivize a buyer further to make a move during a specific time frame, like by the end of the month or quarter,” says Mackey.

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RIS Media

APRIL 21, 2022

Mortgage rates sailed past 5% this week with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 5.11%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey ® released by Freddie Mac Thursday. Key survey findings: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.11% with an average 0.8 realtor.com®’s

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Marco Santarelli

MARCH 30, 2024

Interest rates are a powerful economic tool that can influence consumer behavior, investment decisions, and overall economic growth. When interest rates are high, borrowing becomes more expensive, which can slow down economic activities such as home buying and construction.

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Marco Santarelli

JUNE 15, 2024

However, many Americans either own their homes outright or have fixed-rate mortgages secured at lower interest rates. They believe high interest rates are actually exacerbating the problem. These rates make it harder to finance new construction, which is desperately needed to address housing shortages.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 30, 2023

Regardless, there are many things that first-time home buyers aren't aware of when it comes to getting a mortgage. We've put together a brief mortgage guide with the key information you need to know. Assess Your Finances As you might assume, a good place to begin is by assessing your finances. Let's take a closer look.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The vast majority of newly constructed homes are now in an HOA, and in general, just over half of homeowners live in an HOA community. If you not only live within an HOA but work for one that needs help managing its finances, consider opening an HOA checking account that can be used to pay for the frequent expenses that come up.

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Realty Biz

MAY 28, 2022

Conforming loans are the best of the two because they follow the rules and regulations set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). You must be a military veteran, or spouse of one, to qualify for one of these mortgages. Fixed-Rate Home Loan- If the market is volatile, you will want to opt for a fixed-rate mortgage.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 20, 2024

Experts from various financial institutions and housing associations have weighed in, providing a consensus that, while the rates may not see a dramatic drop, there is an expectation of a downward trend. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) forecasts that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage will end 2024 at 6.1%

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Realtor.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

However, many will have to align their expectations with finances. Plus, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.45% for the week ending Jan. It’s the highest average rate since March 2020. . Townhouse construction jumped 38% through the third quarter of 2021, according to NAHB.

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Windemere Buying

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Financing terms are the nuts and bolts of a successful home purchase. Knowing the different types of mortgage loans available to you will allow you to pinpoint the one that best fits your needs and is financially viable. Due to the added risk taken on by the lender, non-conforming loans typically have higher rates.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

It’s been at the back of my mind since the spring of 2022 when interest rates started increasing, but it’s not something that I think about every day. And not because the increased renewal rate isn’t a factor in my personal finances, but rather because there’s just nothing I can do about it.

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Marco Santarelli

OCTOBER 14, 2023

According to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) , which tracks the average rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages since 1971 , mortgage rates have ranged from a record low of 2.65% in January 2021 to a record high of 18.63% in October 1981. to 8.6% , averaging around 6.2%

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Marco Santarelli

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

As we look ahead to October 2024 , the forecast for mortgage interest rates indicates a potential decline. By the end of October, many experts predict that mortgage rates might hover around 5.95% to 6.25% for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM).

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

And importantly, it did so through government-backed, low-interest, fixed-rate mortgages with zero or low-down payments with up to 30-year terms. Moving forward, came the pandemic that brought new construction almost to a standstill. In effect, the G.I. Bill put homes within reach of all but the poorest American vets.

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Marco Santarelli

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Construction Costs: High costs for materials and labor make it more expensive to build new homes, further limiting supply. Here are a few strategies I recommend: Strengthen Your Financial Position: The stronger your finances, the better you'll be able to weather the storm.

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HomeLight

JUNE 21, 2023

There’s also the benefit of knowing exactly how much your house payment will be every month with no threat of it increasing over time if you got a fixed-rate mortgage. It varies state by state, but the national average of property tax rates on a home value of $250,000 is 1.08%, or $2,700 a year, as of February 2020.

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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. Can I afford a starter home?

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 5, 2020

Social-distancing requirements are also likely to hold construction back in the coming months. Under normal market conditions, prices would be expected to skyrocket as inventory declines at a faster rate, but buyer demand is expected to see-saw throughout 2020 as the second wave of coronavirus pandemic pop-ups in fall.

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Current Mortgage Rate Trends As of the latest data, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has shown a gradual decline: Current Average : 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage at 6.6% Conclusion: Navigating the Changes Ahead As we approach the end of 2024, the mortgage rate average of 6.6%

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

At the same time, the cost of ownership doesn’t change at all, under the condition you are subject to a fixed-rate mortgage or have the property completely paid off. It’s a resource-intensive opportunity, and you definitely need more than bare finance to succeed with it.

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Toronto Realty Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

But let’s leave interest rates off the list, even though the Bank of Canada increased the overnight lending rate by 0.75% on Wednesday, because we knew that was going to happen. I want to talk about three things: trigger rates, variable vs. fixed spread, and alternative lenders. I’m trustworthy!

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 22, 2022

Supply chain disruptions and business closures impacted the home construction industry during 2020. The recent decrease in home price increases and home buying activity has nothing to do with unemployment or finances. Rather, it’s a by-product of interest rates returning to normal, and cautious buyers anticipating a recession.

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Marco Santarelli

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Federal Reserve's aggressive stance on interest rate hikes has raised concerns that a housing market recession akin to the 1980s could be in the making. However, this move is expected to lead to declines in construction and overall housing market activity.

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