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Cause for concern? FHA, VA delinquencies are rising quickly

Housing Wire

New data released Thursday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) revealed that the delinquency rate for mortgages on one- to four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.98% of all loans outstanding at the end of 2024. Department of Veterans Affairs loans.

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Mortgage demand for new homes is down 6.9% in the past year

Housing Wire

The share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan applications hit a record high for the survey, accounting for nearly one-third of all applications. The average loan size decreased, signaling that first-time homebuyers remain active in the market, Kan said. By loan type, conventional mortgages made up 56.7%

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Mortgage applications dropped as rates moved higher last week: MBA

Housing Wire

Refinance activity also remains subdued — although there was a slight increase in applications for conventional refinance loans.” The MBA’s survey — which covers 75% of all retail residential mortgage applications in the U.S. The average rate for jumbo loans (balances above $766,550) rose 7 basis points to 7.11%.

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New home applications drop in November

Housing Wire

“November new home sales activity, both mortgage applications and home sales, ran at a pace considerably ahead of 2019, showing the ongoing strong growth in housing demand and new residential construction,” Kan said. The average loan size of new homes increased from $355,684 in October to $357,554 in November, according to the survey.

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Refi activity picks up to highest level in two years

Housing Wire

Refinance applications picked up as mortgage rates fell last week, but purchase loan activity had only a small gain, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA’s survey — which covers 75% of all retail residential mortgage applications in the U.S. 2 compared to the previous week.

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Mortgage delinquencies declined slightly. Are homeowner tensions easing?

Housing Wire

According to the MBA, the seasonally adjusted rate for residential property (one- to four-unit) delinquencies dropped to 3.92% at the end of September. Surveyed loan types include Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans and conventional loans.

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Mortgage demand drops as interest rates rise, economy remains resilient

Housing Wire

4, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans decreased by 40 bps and represented 16.2% Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans rose by 150 bps to account for 16.9% The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate loans with conforming balances ($766,550 or less) jumped from 6.14% to 6.36% during the week.

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