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Smaller IMBs are better placed to weather challenges than larger ones, CHLA claims

Housing Wire

A doubling of 30-year fixed rate mortgage rates, shrinking profit margins and a risk of recession presents a challenging environment for independent mortgage banks (IMBs), but smaller IMBs are better positioned to weather challenges, claimed the Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA), a lobby group that represents smaller mortgage lenders.

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Average mortgage rate climbs to 13-year high of 5.27%

Housing Wire

The MBA found that purchase applications increased for conventional, FHA, and VA loans — all up 4% this week from the previous week. Mortgage rates are following the Federal Reserve’ s inflation-fighting monetary policy. The 30-year fixed-rate jumbo rose to 5.042% on Wednesday from 4.841% in the previous week.

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Mortgage demand falls despite a decline in rates

Housing Wire

The MBA survey shows the average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($726,200 or less) decreased to 6.50% last week from 6.55% the prior week. Rates on jumbo loans (greater than $726,200) decreased to 6.37% from 6.40% on a weekly basis. “The

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Mortgage apps decline as first-time buyers pull back from the market 

Housing Wire

As the banking crisis stabilized last week, mortgage rates increased, reducing borrower demand for home loans. However, with limited for-sale housing inventory, these higher rates are primarily challenging for potential first-time homebuyers. Overall, mortgage applications fell last week by 8.8%

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[Types of Mortgage Loans] What Mortgage Is Right for Me?

Point2Homes

Conventional loans are provided through private lenders, banks or credit unions. In general, buyers are required to have a minimum credit score of 620 to qualify for a conventional loan, with a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio of 43% or less. Conventional loans come in different shapes and sizes, each with its own benefits.

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On the House: Comparing Different Money-Saving Mortgages That Come With Some Big Catches

Realtor.com

Getty Images / Realtor.com When it comes to making the largest purchase of their lives, most homebuyers would prefer to play it safe in choosing a loan. That’s why fixed-rate mortgages, the gold standard of home loans, have long been the most popular. Buy mortgage points to lower your rate.

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On the House: Comparing Different Money-Saving Mortgages That Come With Some Big Catches

Realtor.com

Getty Images / Realtor.com When it comes to making the largest purchase of their lives, most homebuyers would prefer to play it safe in choosing a loan. That’s why fixed-rate mortgages, the gold standard of home loans, have long been the most popular. Buy mortgage points to lower your rate.