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The worst for mortgages may be over, but younger borrowers still face affordability challenges

Housing Wire

The worst times for mortgage originations may be over as the market appears to be turning, but it’s still an unaffordable environment for younger borrowers in particular, according to a fourth-quarter 2023 lending report from Maxwell. If home prices and lending costs moderate in 2024, significant demand could flow into the market.

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ARMs race: adjustable-rate mortgages make a comeback

Housing Wire

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. The way ARMs work is lenders offer lower mortgage rates for the initial three, five, seven years. The mortgage industry is different from 14 years ago. in 2005, the MBA said.

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2024 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

As predicted , 2024 has started with low inventory, and mortgage rates have remained relatively stable in the high 6’s and low 7’s. Although inventory is slightly higher now than this time last year, competition is still fierce. Speak with your lender to determine the earliest mortgage contingency date.

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How to Maximize Appraisal Underwriting Approvals in Rural Markets

Genworth MI Blog

Recently, the rural housing landscape has sparked discussion about its lending, affordable housing availability, housing shortages and outreach to underserved demographics. Consequently, probabilities suggest that a majority of mortgage underwriters are also from urban/suburban areas. I refer to this approach as high-level bracketing.

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How to Maximize Appraisal Underwriting Approvals in Rural Markets

Genworth MI Blog

Recently, the rural housing landscape has sparked discussion about its lending, affordable housing availability, housing shortages and outreach to underserved demographics. Consequently, probabilities suggest that a majority of mortgage underwriters are also from urban/suburban areas. I refer to this approach as high-level bracketing.

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2022 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

Inventory initially dropped in March 2020 as a result of sellers pausing on listing their homes and that number has stayed extremely low since. Now in 2022, it’s predicted that inventory will continue to stay low and competition will remain immensely high. Shorten Contingency Time Frames. Increase Your Down Payment.

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2023 Bidding Wars – How to Strike and Win

Lamacchia Realty

2022 started with low inventory and high competition as predicted , but by April rates began their ascent and the market began its shift. Since then, as rates and inflation have continued to influence consumer sentiment and spending, inventory has remained low as sellers hesitate to dive into the market. Real estate is a long game.

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