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Homeowners Becoming Landlords to Retain Record-Low Mortgage Rates

Appraisal Buzz

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Opinion: The hidden opportunities of high mortgage rates

Housing Wire

A couple of weeks ago, mortgage rates soared to a new 2023 high, reaching over 7% on a 30-year fixed-rate loan for the first time since November 2022. Yet higher mortgage rates aren’t all bad news for savvy real estate agents. Many real estate agents may shy away from working with landlords and renters. from a year ago.

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Technology’s role in rental property investment market

Housing Wire

The rental segment has been marked by strong demand and looks to continue on this trajectory given mortgage rates that continue to hover around 7% and record property prices across many U.S. rental sector has benefitted most landlords in this country, from larger multifamily investors to smaller mom-and-pop owners.

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Rent growth shows little fluctuation in January: Redfin

Housing Wire

As landlords grapple with higher vacancy rates, they don’t have the leverage necessary to command high rent prices. Amid the high mortgage rate environment, many prospective home seekers chose to postpone their purchase plans and rented an apartment instead. The median U.S. asking rent reached $1,964 in January, rising by 1.1%

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DOJ, CFPB put mortgage servicers “on notice” after veterans’ complaints

Housing Wire

Two federal regulators said on Monday that they will double down on scrutiny of mortgage servicers, following complaints of housing rights violations made by military families and veterans. The agencies also sent a letter to landlords and housing providers. The agencies also sent a letter to landlords and housing providers.

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Homebuyer assistance programs rose to nearly 2,300 in 2023

Housing Wire

A growing number of nonbank mortgage lenders have recently rolled out down payment assistance (DPA) programs to increase their origination share in a challenging mortgage environment. Most recently, loanDepot rolled out a new DPA program for Federal Housing Administration borrowers that enables them to put no money down upfront.

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Mortgage rates are projected to decline, but will that entice buyers?

Housing Wire

The slowdown in the Federal Reserve ‘s short-term rate hikes , announced on Wednesday, was welcome news for the mortgage market and solidified expectations that the 30-year mortgage rates will drop throughout 2023. The MBA forecasts a modest drop in mortgage rates through 2023, ending closer to 5%. in February 2022.

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