Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2024

In early November, 30-year fixed mortgage rates began a nosedive, declining from near 8% to below 7% in a matter of months before once again starting to rise at the start of 2024. at the end of April, according to HousingWire ’s Mortgage Rates Center. Non-QM mortgages include loans that cannot be purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Indices that increased in September were rent, owners’ equivalent rent, lodging away from home, motor vehicle insurance, recreation, personal care and new vehicles. Both home prices and mortgage rates continue to rise. If mortgage rates pass 8%, housing market activity will see a contraction, Sturtevant said.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2024

A coalition of trade organizations — including the American Bankers Association (ABA), the Housing Policy Council (HPC), the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and U.S. historical dataset. that use trended credit bureau data.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When the FHLB Act was adopted in 1932, membership was limited to mortgage lenders (e.g., savings and loan associations, savings banks, and cooperative banks) and insurance companies. It was not until 1989 that Congress expanded membership to all federally insured depository institutions.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The trade organization announced Elizabeth Blosser as its new vice president of government affairs. She ensured the association continued to provide networking and educational opportunities to the title insurance industry within the new platform. Finally, it named Emily Tryon its senior director of public policy and government affairs.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In the reflection, a mortgage executive sees faint images of the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. The financial chaos that sparked the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s, leading to a government bailout, now haunts the independent mortgage banking market this Halloween season — and beyond.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

Real estate still relies on a “system” unable to integrate production across the silos of media, brokerage, lending, insurance and trading. The result is higher costs, lower productivity, unmeasured quality, and systemic exposure as government monopolies take most of the risk and make most of the money.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A $250 monthly child tax credit from the federal government for each child also helps the household. While the family’s income has been cut by almost half and inflation has increased their expenses, Wilen’s primary concern is his mortgage. “They’ve had a manageable budget due to mortgage forbearance. .

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Zillow research also found that a majority of homeowners with mortgages have locked in a rate below 5%, and are almost half as likely to consider moving. However, this rise in first-time buyers helps explain what’s driving demand and keeping upward pressure on prices in a market with mortgage rates currently surpassing 7%.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Five days remain in the currently authorized National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If it is not reauthorized by Congress before that date, the mortgage industry could see consequences, including ceding control of certain land use policies and the cessation of some mortgage lending. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) stated. “If

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2022

What happens when the Federal Reserve begins pulling back in a serious way from the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market that it has helped to prop up through billions of dollars in bond purchases since the start of the pandemic in 2020 — to the point where it now holds a $2.7 Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C.

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Realtor

APRIL 14, 2021

This is creating bidding wars, offers over asking, and appraisal gaps—houses are going quickly,” says Shanon Schinkel , branch manager and mortgage lender at Homebridge Financial Services. ” And did we mention that economists expect mortgage rates to rise? Get pre-approved ASAP. Prepare for bidding wars ahead of time.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Surfing Appraiser Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates By Mark Buhler Excerpts: Riding the waves of the appraisal profession can result in a range of outcomes and emotions over time. Click here E&O Insurance Tips Many appraisers are very slow now. They may allow you to come back as an insured appraiser.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Starting in July, the government-sponsored enterprise will allow remote inspections on some refinance loans it buys. Beginning July 17, Freddie Mac will accept some mortgages with hybrid appraisals — but the list of caveats is lengthy. Mortgages for manufactured homes, investment properties, duplexes and fourplexes are not eligible.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

New FHA ROV Policy By Dave Towne, May 3, 2024 Excerpts: Up until recently, there has never been a standardized policy for mortgage loan related Reconsideration of Value (ROV) requests after an appraisal has been submitted. Now there is, per the attached PDF HUD/FHA mortgage letter. The mortgage loan officer handling the loan?

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Realtor

APRIL 14, 2021

This is creating bidding wars, offers over asking, and appraisal gaps—houses are going quickly,” says Shanon Schinkel , branch manager and mortgage lender at HomeTown. ” And did we mention that economists expect mortgage rates to rise? In this market, we are seeing a lot of appraisal gaps being written into contracts.

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Miller Samuel

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

When Jeff and Marie asked me to be formally interviewed for their blog " The Apple Peeled " I was happy to do so, especially because I could veer off the road into issues about the current mortgage and appraisal process. Mortgage rates weren’t wildly different in ’09 compared to today. That process can take time. “If

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PennyMac

MARCH 4, 2024

If you’re like most people embarking on a home-buying journey, one of your first steps will be finding a mortgage lender. A good mortgage lender is a valuable resource and can make the home-buying process easier and less stressful. Mortgage brokers. When comparing lenders, it’s worth taking your time and choosing carefully.

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D Fritz Appraisals

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Taking equity out of your home to buy another house can be a financially advantageous option, as it allows homeowners to tap into the built-up value of their primary residence without worrying about saving up for a second mortgage. Homeowners can access this equity through refinancing, taking out a second mortgage or HELOC.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Investigation of desktop appraisals, economic analysis, Bias, hybrid appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Mortgage markets navigate through a storm This year, mortgage markets have been stirred by significant volatility.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

Foster: With COVID-19, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) enacted temporary allowances for flexibilities in appraisals and inspections. Similarly, buyers began waiving inspection contract contingencies, which give the buyer options for negotiating remedies or price with the seller if the inspection reveals major issues.

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Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Cash-value policy : A homeowners insurance policy that pays the replacement cost of a home, minus depreciation, should damage occur. This document spells out all the terms of the loan: the amount, the interest rate, the monthly payment, mortgage insurance, the monthly escrow amount and all closing costs.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Mortgage rates were 18%+. By Dallas T. I worked for an assessor’s office then.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

You should also consider non-QM lenders (non-qualified mortgage lenders). Aside from that, there are also private mortgage insurance (PMI) providers, like Radian, MGIC, or Genworth that may have open appraisal-related jobs. These may be full-time jobs or contracted services.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

1, 2023, the jointly development Uniform Property Dataset (UPD) for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) became active and included a data standard for condos, according to the Selling Guide. The update also clarifies the qualifying interest rate for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) with terms of 7 and 10 years, respectively.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 1, 2022

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on real estate market decline in listing prices, land issues, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. =. E&O Insurance Update 2022 – Claims, State Boards, Discrimination, etc. 2022 E&O Insurance Brokers. 2022 E&O Insurance Brokers.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 23, 2024

    Exploitive Lending and Mortgage Relief There have been 35 mortgage relief scams filed by the Federal Trade Commission in recent years, in which scammers promise to negotiate your rate with mortgage lenders, audit loan paperwork or provide legal services for a fee. Some pretend to be with the government.  Other

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

You are unlikely to see an immediate surge in desktop and hybrid appraisal assignments in the current volatile real estate market, but once normalcy returns to the mortgage rates and the housing market (as it always does), you can expect them to increase. Varies widely around the country. == Mortgage applications decreased 0.8

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. A home valued too high can lock a homeowner into an unaffordable mortgage and increase the risk of foreclosure.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 12, 2023

Many of them hold mortgages from commercial/office landlords who are struggling through low occupancy rates in urban zones (see story above). Developers are also facing the constraints of local government and their constituents. Another sale followed 11 days later and six others are under contract preparing to close.

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 12, 2023

Owners Love Low Mortgages Pretty simple. During the pandemic, the government bought mortgage backed securities and artificially maintained those historically low interest rates. Why give up that sweet mortgage rate? mortgaged homeowners have a rate below 6, 82.4 Fewer buyers, fewer contract and sales.

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PennyMac

JUNE 28, 2022

Getting a mortgage isn’t free, and closing on a house isn’t free. After all, you’re already paying a down payment, potentially a mortgage payment, and potentially other fees. From taxes, to inspection fees, to mortgage fees, you’ll need to make sure each party is paid to fully purchase your home. FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

There are a lot of agents today that still prefer having their customers sign contracts manually, with physical signature. In Europe, with GDPR, they’re pretty far ahead of us, but our government is catching up really fast. And there are some states or even some geographies within states that still mandate that. But it’s weird.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

Unlike currencies issued by a country’s government, cryptocurrency is digital and has no central administration. What the paper wryly notes is that while the use of non-fungible tokens may be novel to the art economy, they have existed in real estate since the Henry VIII-led English government of 1536 created the deed.

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Quicken Loans

JANUARY 11, 2022

That’s because a VA loan is a type of home mortgage loan that offers preferred terms to borrowers who have served and currently serve our nation. Providing a useful way to qualify for a low-cost mortgage, even if your credit isn’t ideal, they’re one of the most popular and most highly sought-after types of home loans today.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are in the spotlight again over the role some housing-industry experts say they could play in reducing mortgage rates if they resumed a more active investor role in the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market. As a result of particularly Silicon Valley, the FDIC [ Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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