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Three yards and a cloud of dust

Housing Wire

With the Fed gone AWOL on purchasing mortgage loans, mortgage rates have doubled and spreads over 10-year Treasuries are at historical highs. In late 2021, Congress renewed a 10 basis point tax on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans for another decade – not based on loan risk, but to pay for non-housing spending.

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Opinion: Agencies are key to fixing housing affordability

Housing Wire

With the Federal Reserve gone AWOL on purchasing mortgage loans, mortgage rates have doubled and spreads over 10-year Treasuries are at historical highs. In late 2021, Congress renewed a 10-basis point tax on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans for another decade — not based on loan risk, but to pay for non-housing spending.

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Housing authorities and lenders added 54 homebuyer assistance programs in Q3: report

Housing Wire

A total of 224 programs will fund certain upfront loan fees including the upfront mortgage insurance premium on FHA loans , the funding fee on VA loans and the guarantee fees on USDA loans. About 74% of the 2,256 homebuyer assistance programs are down payment and closing cost assistance programs.

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How Much Are Closing Costs in Georgia?

HomeLight

Editor’s note: This post will help answer the question: How much are closing costs in Georgia (GA)? The example costs provided are based on median home prices and typical fees. Your closing costs may differ depending on your circumstances and the terms of your home purchase. to purchase a home in.

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Price Reduction vs. Closing Cost Credit: Which is Better?

Realty Biz

Two common strategies sellers use to entice potential buyers are offering a closing cost credit or a price reduction. A seller credit, or a closing cost credit, is an agreement where the seller agrees to pay a portion of the buyer's closing costs. What Is a Seller Credit? Let's take a look.

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Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers

Housing Wire

In the aftermath, one of the most contentious issues in the minds of mortgage professionals is how the ruling might affect FHA and VA mortgage borrowers. FHA loans are a popular option for first-time homebuyers or those who don’t have a lot of cash saved for a down payment, because the loans require a minimum of 3.5%

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Down payment assistance programs are a boon amid mounting pressure on homebuyer affordability

Housing Wire

But the good news is, more buyers have become aware of down payment assistance (DPA) options and are tapping into available resources for help, said Susanne Saller, a senior consultant at Caliber Home Loans. Every call I get, if they are first-time homebuyers, they ask, ‘Where can I get money for a down payment or closing costs?’”

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