Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2021

A year after issuing its first Single-Family Green Mortgage Backed Security on Earth Day 2020, Fannie Mae has now completed 25 transactions for the program, totaling $167 million in bonds backed by mortgages on newly constructed, energy-efficient homes. but are well-established in Europe. ENERGY STAR 3.0 Horton, Lennar Corp.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Just before noon on Thursday, they were 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 7.31% as of Sept. By contrast, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was at 6.70% a year ago at this time.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Here are the top five mortgage-related terms you’ll want in your arsenal: 1. Fixed-rate mortgage. There are two types of mortgages: fixed-rate and adjustable-rate. Fixed-rate mortgages have a set interest rate for the entirety of the loan. You’re not alone.

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2021

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased slightly to 2.80% for the week ending on July 29, halting a streak of weekly declines, according to mortgage rates data released Thursday by Freddie Mac ‘s PMMS. A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.99%.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

There are many government program offerings designed to support low-income borrowers and underserved communities available through banks and credit unions, including: Federal Housing Administration (FHA): FHA provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders. Nearly 90% of VA-backed loans are made with no down payment.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2021

“Fewer homeowners have a strong incentive to refinance at current rates,” Joel Kan, the MBA’s associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting, said in a statement. The trade group estimates that the average contract 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for conforming loans ($548,250 or less) remained unchanged at 3.30%.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

15, mortgage applications rose 5.4% from the prior week , according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Last week, purchase applications increased for both conventional and FHA loans but remained 26% lower than the same week a year ago. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 7.31% last week, according to Kan.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2024

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan applications. The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 31.1% The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) increased from 7.05% to 7.07%, with points increasing from 0.63

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Rates on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage eclipsed 8% this week as the Treasury yield surpassed 4.9% Per Mortgage News Daily , mortgage rates touched 8.03% on Wednesday, up from 7.69% the previous week. By contrast, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was at 6.94% a year ago at this time.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Thursday announced that it initiated 43,459 foreclosure prevention actions in the third quarter of 2024, bringing the total number of homeowners helped to more than 7 million since the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) entered conservatorship in 2008.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 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 7.49% as of Oct. By contrast, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was at 6.66% a year ago at this time.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Falling mortgage rates last week brought increased demand. Total home loan applications increased 2.8% 1 compared to the previous week , according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.17% last week. for the week ending Dec. the week prior.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 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 mortgage averaged 7.57% as of Oct. By contrast, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was at 6.92% a year ago at this time.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

At HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center , Optimal Blue showed the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 7.38% on Tuesday. At Mortgage News Daily , 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rates were at 7.50% on Tuesday. The Federal Housing Administration loans’ share decreased to 14.1%

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2024

In the first week of 2024, mortgage rates continued to stick around the mid 6% mark. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.62% as of Jan. 4, a slight increase from the 6.61% rate recorded on Dec. 28 , according to Freddie Mac ‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey released on Thursday.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

At HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center , Optimal Blue had 30-year fixed-rate mortgages at 7.15% on Tuesday. At Mortgage News Daily , 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rates were at 7.21%. The Federal Housing Administration loans’ share increased to 13.7% from 13.2% a week prior.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2024

. “The mortgage industry got one of its biggest boosts in years during the second quarter, supported by a combination of the usual Springtime homebuyer demand coupled with more attractive mortgage rates,” said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM. of all mortgages. Purchase loan activity jumped 32.7% from Q2 2023.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Amid higher rates, lower volumes, and fiercer competition , Santander Bank decided it will stop originating residential mortgages and home equity loans in the United States. The Spanish bank said it will continue to service current loans and honor pending borrowers’ applications. trillion in 2022.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2024

A buyer who might have qualified for a $400,000 mortgage may now qualify for a $350,000-$375,000 mortgage when interest rates rise. Buyers who still qualify for their target home loan might decide to look for smaller or more affordable properties in order to maintain their monthly housing budget.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Simultaneously, purchase applications increased over the week despite the increase in rates , buoyed by a 2% gain in conventional loans. At HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center , Optimal Blue had 30-year fixed-rate mortgages at 7.17% on Sunday. Department of Agriculture loans’ share fell to 0.4%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The latest weekly survey data from Freddie Mac shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jumped 40 basis points to an average of 6.70% this week, the highest level since 2007. The survey also indicates a large dispersion in rates, meaning that homebuyers can save hundreds of dollars by shopping around with different lenders.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Mortgage applications rose 6.3% 22, driven by a 12% increase in demand for purchase loans, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). It is the third straight weekly increase for applications — a good sign for mortgage lenders heading into the typically slow Thanksgiving holiday.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The loan officers that Scott Groves talks to are struggling. Mortgage rates are around 7.7%, the highest levels in over 20 years, and LOs across America are having to reset their strategies. There’s growing concern in the mortgage industry that rates could even touch 8% before they fall below 7%. Really struggling.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

That’s because costs for borrowers were higher, reflecting the mortgage market’s response to the Federal Reserve ‘s tightening monetary policy. The MBA estimates the 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($647,200 or less) increased to 6.58% for the week ending December 30 from 6.42% in the previous week.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2021

A monthly mortgage, on the other hand, doesn’t usually increase for homeowners with fixed-rate mortgages. How are your finances? A stable income means you’re more likely to be approved for a loan , than someone with an unstable income. Your Income Is Stable. You’re Actively Paying Down Debt.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

In 2020 and 2021, many homeowners refinanced, locking in historically low 30-year fixed rate mortgages. HELOCs have continued to set the stage as flexible, helpful products that provide quick access to financing for a multitude of uses including home renovations, debt consolidations or emergency purchases.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2021

Purchase mortgages rose to 51% of closed mortgages in June, up from 47% in May, according to the latest origination report from ICE Mortgage Technology (formerly Ellie Mae). Refinances represented 48% of closed loans. The data show closing rates for all loans decreased to 75.3% in June, down from 76.9%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 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 7.19% as of Sept. By contrast, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was at 6.29% a year ago at this time.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2024

Mortgage rates continued their descent this week to mark their lowest level since May 2023, welcome news for homebuyers who have been waiting on the sidelines for rates to drop. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.6%

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2022

In 2021, more than 90% of borrowers who closed a loan with fintech mortgage lender Neat Loans opted for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. “It’s obviously not just a flip flop, it’s a pretty big move,” said Luke Johnson, the founder and CEO of Neat Loans. .

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Housing Wire

JUNE 12, 2024

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) decreased to 7.02% from 7.07%, with points unchanged at 0.65 (including the origination fee) for 80% loan-to-value ratio (LTV) loans. The effective rate increased from last week.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

The average loan size for purchase applications has risen in recent weeks to $444,100, the largest average loan size since May 2022, Kan added. On the strength of lower mortgage rates, homebuyers are reclaiming some purchasing power. Last week, refis comprised 34.2% of the total applications, up from 32.7%

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

Mortgage rates ticked up this week as the 10-year Treasury yield made its way back above 4%. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of Jan. 11, a slight increase from last week’s 6.62%, according to Freddie Mac ‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey released on Thursday.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Meanwhile, HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center showed Optimal Blue’s average 30-year fixed rate on conventional loans at 6.96% on Thursday. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell by almost 80 basis points in six weeks, Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Homebuyers faced surging mortgage costs, fees and monthly payments in 2022 amid a tightening monetary policy designed to combat persistent inflation. And because their income didn’t keep up, lenders’ denials for a home loan jumped last year, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) report released Wednesday.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Meanwhile, HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center showed Optimal Blue ’s average 30-year fixed rate on conventional loans at 6.9% Powell on Wednesday announced that the Fed anticipates making three 25 basis point rate cuts in 2024 and four in 2025, which should help bring mortgage rates further down in 2024.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2023

The ongoing banking instability may affect the availability of jumbo mortgages and residential construction loans due to the high concentration of those originations stemming from small and mid-sized banks, Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group said. While single-family housing starts rose 1.1%

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