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NexTier Bank to acquire Mars Bank

Housing Wire

NexTier , the holding company of NexTier Bank , will acquire Mars Bancorp , the holding company of Mars Bank. The combined company and branch locations will operate under the NexTier Bank brand, both banks said in a release Thursday. With the acquisition, NexTier Bank will have total assets in excess of $2.6

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Mortgage applications rise to highest level since July 2022

Housing Wire

And the rate for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans dropped to 5.99%, “breaking the psychologically important 6% level,“ according Joel Kan, the MBA’s vice president and deputy chief economist. “As Rates for 15-year fixed loans rose to 5.47%, while rates for 5/1 ARMs rose to 5.76%.

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Mortgage demand drops as interest rates rise, economy remains resilient

Housing Wire

4, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans decreased by 40 bps and represented 16.2% Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans rose by 150 bps to account for 16.9% The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate loans with conforming balances ($766,550 or less) jumped from 6.14% to 6.36% during the week.

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Colonial Savings to exit mortgage origination business

Housing Wire

has decided to exit the origination business amid one of the most challenging cycles in decades, provoked by the Federal Reserve ‘s tightening monetary policy and a banking crisis. The company will focus on full-servicing banking and mortgage servicing businesses, it announced on Thursday. Department of Veteran Affairs (V.A.)

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FHA Loans and Down Payment Assistance: Making Homebuying Affordable

HomeLight

The FHA backing lets lenders offer easier credit terms than non-FHA loans. FHA loans are especially important for first-time buyers. In 2020, only about 10% of all home loans were FHA-backed, according to the agency’s annual report. But more than 80% of those FHA borrowers were first-time homebuyers.

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In acquisition mode, Planet closes a $10B MSR deal  

Housing Wire

Planet has acquired a $10 billion mortgage servicing rights (MSR) bulk of Ginnie Mae loans from Village Capital & Investment LLC. The deal with Village consists of 45,000 home loans securitized by Ginnie Mae. In early May, the company launched a commercial servicing division led by James DePalma and Janina Woods.

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How to Buy a Multifamily Property in 10 Steps

The Close

It is generally more straightforward and manageable than purchasing a large commercial property. Multifamily mortgage loans typically require 20% of the property price for a down payment, and there are inevitable maintenance and property management costs. However, it’s undeniable that the upfront costs can be pricey.