Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Thanks to a boom in the housing market and a historic refinance market, the past two years have been a favorable period for the mortgage market. In the process, a historic $9 trillion of mortgage loans were closed over two years. What are the implications for the mortgage market? 2022 Forecast series.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2022

“This change had been telegraphed clearly in recent speeches,” said Mike Fratantoni, chief economist for the Mortgage Bankers Association. “Mortgage rates are an incredibly important channel through which Fed policy affects the real economy. . on mortgage rates. economy — which remain highly uncertain.”

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Home Buyer Profiles The number of first-time home buyers is growing substantially , according to the National Association of Realtors. The Price of Money Another financial prophecy for the winter months is that mortgage interest rates will go up -- a 30-year fixed rate product is expected to increase by 3.5 percent or so.

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Boston Appraisal

JULY 6, 2020

COVID-19 Impact on the Mortgage Market One of the positive results of this global pandemic is the affect it has had on the U.S. mortgage market. This dropped 30-year mortgage rates to the floor – and we are happy to say that it stayed there. Low mortgage rates mean you can get significantly more home for a much smaller payment.

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Boston Appraisal

JULY 6, 2020

COVID-19 Impact on the Mortgage Market. mortgage market. This dropped 30-year mortgage rates to the floor – and we are happy to say that it stayed there. This dropped 30-year mortgage rates to the floor – and we are happy to say that it stayed there. This is the lowest rate in 30 years. What does this mean for borrowers?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2021

Rising home prices, limited inventory and the uptick in mortgage rates continued to deter some homebuyers last month as sales of existing homes fell 6.6% million, according to the National Association of Realtors. “Policymakers must address building material supply chain issues to help the economy sustain solid growth in 2021.”.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

in January from December, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. It’s no secret that low mortgage rates and societal shifts brought on by COVID-19 have collided to form a red-hot housing market. For now, low mortgage rates are increasing buyers’ purchase power across the country.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

According to an article written by Jared Bernstein, Jeffery Zhang, Ryan Cummings and Matthew Maury on whitehouse.gov, "The Covid-19 pandemic shifted families' preferences for location and type of housing, exacerbating existing supply chain constraints that, for several reasons, have persisted for many years.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I have been part of the mortgage banking industry since 1983 — 39 years to date through different housing markets. In fact, it was the skills I developed selling loans that helped develop my ability to influence policy leaders and others in industry during my time as Federal Housing Commissioner and as CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

We are very bullish on Alabama and its long-term prospects,” Jeremy Walker, CEO of the Alabama Realtors Association , said. “We Walker said the prospect of lower mortgage rates is prompting many agents to feel more positive about the 2024 housing market. Local builders are truly getting crushed by local governments,” Walker said.

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Eyes on Housing

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Fueled by low mortgage interest rates and strong demand, existing home sales increased for a third straight month in November, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). However, supply has continued to lag due to ongoing supply-chain disruptions, keeping home price elevated and pricing out first-time and young buyers.

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Empire Appraisal Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

50% Rule Imperils Rebuilds in Hurricane-Hit Areas NEWS & MEDIA felixmizioznikov / Getty Images Source: 50% Rule Imperils Rebuilds in Hurricane-Hit Areas | Florida Realtors 50% Rule Imperils Rebuilds in Hurricane-Hit Areas By Derek Gilliam Some SW Fla. If the buyer doesn’t ask for the permits, the mortgage company will, Durling said.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

With mortgage rates hovering around 7% and home prices still at record highs, buyers across America are calling off the house hunt and finding multifamily apartments. . Some of his would-be buyers are renting apartments until mortgage rates markedly improve. Mortgage rates are more than double what they were at the start of the year.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

And with the ability to buy down consumers’ mortgage rates while still maintaining double-digit margins, new construction grew to comprise roughly 30% of total housing inventory in 2023, more than double a normal year. For more than a decade, housing has suffered a structural shortage of homes rooted in supply-side issues.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

As more and more people enter the real estate industry – membership at the National Association of Realtors has ballooned to a record 1.6 But with rising mortgage rates, still-rising home prices, and record-low levels of inventory, this might be easier said than done. In 2021, 6.12 Real estate agents are busier than ever.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2021

“An extremely tight supply of existing homes for sale combined with still-favorable mortgage rates and an improving labor market will continue to support demand for new housing. . “The March pace was the second strongest since 2006, surpassed only by this past December’s reading,” Duncan said.

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Clear Capital

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Between rising home prices and mortgage rates, much of California has become extremely unaffordable. This was driven by high prices, a jump in mortgage rates, and negative sentiment about the economy overall. Historically, when money is exiting the fixed income market, mortgage-backed securities feel the effects first.

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Houston Properties

MARCH 23, 2022

Fixed-rate mortgages are paid back in “cheaper dollars”. Benefit #2: Fixed Rate Mortgages Paid Back in “Cheaper Dollars”. Benefit #2: Fixed Rate Mortgages Paid Back in “Cheaper Dollars”. Anyone with large, fixed-rate debts like mortgages benefit from higher inflation. Inflation Explained. What Is Driving This Inflation?

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Housing Wire

JULY 15, 2021

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is joining the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in its bid to rectify the tremendous housing shortage in the U.S. Howard requested the following steps to expand access to affordable housing: Fix the building materials supply chain.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The challenges buyers face today are significant: higher interest rates, higher home prices, historically low inventory, increasing costs for labor and materials and supply chain challenges. Per the National Association of Realtors, the current average first-time homebuyer age is 33 years old. Who are First-time Homebuyers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2021

Demand for homes will be bolstered by an improving job market, favorable demographic trends, and mortgage rates that, while rising, are still low from a historical perspective. The improving economic picture is putting upward pressure on mortgage rates, which have moved above 3% in recent weeks for 30-year fixed-rate loans.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

And undeveloped land is increasingly attractive for investors after favorable reports from the Ohio REALTORS®. Low mortgage rates have steadied, welcoming batches of new buyers eager to own a home in the market. Figures from the Ohio REALTORS® Housing Market Report reveal that Ohio home sales reached historical levels in May 2022.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Increased mortgage rates have slowed the market (i.e., This means homes are staying on market longer which will inherently cause inventory levels to rise and they will likely continue to do so as we head into Fall – especially since mortgage rates are starting to climb again after staying lower and leveled during the summer months.

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Will Springer Realtor

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It’s safe to say we are tired of hearing the phrase “supply-chain disruption” and experiencing its effects. Analysts believe items that are now in shorter supply – major appliances, computer chips and specialty goods, to name a few – will return to shelves and front porches by the end of 2022 as the pandemic (hopefully) ebbs.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 7, 2022

“Headwinds the real estate market will face in 2022 include affordability, inflation in the economy, the potential of higher taxes and additional economic factors (including supply chain issues and struggles to fill empty positions).”. A whopping $5T in residential mortgage loans were refinanced in the last two years.

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