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Flagstar Bank offers brokers direct access to seasoned specialty lending experts and powerful tech solutions

Housing Wire

In response, many brokers are relying on extra support, and Flagstar Bank offers exactly that. The post Flagstar Bank offers brokers direct access to seasoned specialty lending experts and powerful tech solutions appeared first on HousingWire. We’re well-capitalized and committed to mortgage, particularly the broker channel.

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Opinion: will we see massive price drops in new construction?

Real Trends

Here are a few trends and predictions I see happening with new construction buyers: Don’t expect massive price drops Here’s the reality: We will not see the massive price drop that occurred between 2008 and 2011. The post Opinion: will we see massive price drops in new construction? appeared first on RealTrends.

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Benefits of Investing in New Construction Real Estate

Norada Real Estate

When it comes to investing in residential real estate, there are only two basic types of property you can invest in – new construction and resale. New construction properties are those that are purchased directly from the builder or developer who constructed the property. In short, they are considered brand new.

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Proprietary Capital completes acquisition of AFR, hires new COO

Housing Wire

In AFR, it’s adding the New Jersey-based, full-service independent mortgage bank that has direct, wholesale and correspondent lending divisions. It also has a niche in construction and manufactured home loan programs. Since its foundation in 1997, Proprietary Capital has developed a platform to invest in the U.S.

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Mortgage rates dip to 6.6% to mark the lowest level since May 2023

Housing Wire

Housing starts declined 9% in 2023, an indication that homebuyers looking to purchase a new construction home may continue to struggle with the lack of inventory this year. According to projections from central bank officials, rates would be slashed to a median 4.6% 12 compared to a week earlier. The Fed next meets on Jan.

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LenderPulse Q4 2023 survey: Mortgage pros still see opportunities in the housing market

Housing Wire

The top three opportunities mortgage pros see are new construction (15.3%), first-time homebuyers (14.5%) and cultivating referrals and building new relationships with buyers, builders and agents (13%), according to HousingWire ‘s Q4 2023 LenderPulse survey.

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Mortgage rates stay put this week

Housing Wire

“Mortgage rates have hovered in the 6% to 7% range for over six months and, despite affordability headwinds, homebuyers have adjusted and driven new home sales to its highest level in more than a year,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist in a statement.

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