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Industry experts are closely watching delinquency rates, insurance costs

Housing Wire

Mortgage servicers, regulators and economists are closely watching the delinquency rates for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans following a spike in the fourth quarter of 2023. The question I posed to all of you is, ‘Is this a blip or a bigger trend?'”

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Mortgage delinquencies edged higher in November: ICE

Housing Wire

While delinquencies remain low overall, the number of delinquent loans ticked up in November, according to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor report. Furthermore, the delinquency rate among FHA loans is at a nine-year high, and will be worth watching closely in 2024, the report said.

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Weaker economy, inflation caused mortgage delinquency uptick in Q4

Housing Wire

For the past 15 years, mortgage delinquencies have tracked very closely with employment conditions, Marina Walsh, MBA’s vice president of industry analysis, noted. The FHA loan delinquency rate rose the most by a whopping 209 bps to 10.61% in the fourth quarter from the previous quarter. by the end of 2023.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Mortgage pros have closely monitored the commission lawsuit developments since a Kansas City, Missouri jury determined that NAR, HomeServices of America , and Keller Williams conspired to inflate or maintain high commission rates through NAR’s so-called Participation Rule. Assisting homebuyers and their agents adds more to an LO’s plate.

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What to Know About Closing on a Home

Point2Homes

As you plan to purchase your first home, you might find that there are a few stressful aspects of the homebuying process that can make or break your purchase: One is when you first apply for a mortgage and another is when you close on a house. Then, if all goes well, the underwriting process will begin and you can prepare for closing.

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How Long Does It Take to Close on a House From Start to Finish?

HomeLight

How long does closing take from here? But the time required to process and underwrite the loan will be in large part what dictates the length of your closing. According to the loan software firm ICE Mortgage Technology, it took 50 days on average to close on a purchase loan for a house, as of Q3 2021.

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What to Know About Closing on a Home

Point2Homes

As you plan to purchase your first home, you might find that there are a few stressful aspects of the homebuying process that can make or break your purchase: One is when you first apply for a mortgage and another is when you close on a house. Then, if all goes well, the underwriting process will begin and you can prepare for closing.

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