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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

According to its website, Colonial offered fixed-rate loans, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans, U.S. loans, adjustable rates, and home equity, among others. The firm, which operates a network of six consumer and commercial banks in North Central Texas, claims it has a $20 billion servicing portfolio.

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NexTier Bank to acquire Mars Bank

Housing Wire

Mars Bank — an independent community bank in Pennsylvania — offers mortgage lending, retail and commercial banking in six locations throughout the state. Mars Bank held $520.8 million in assets as of June 30, 2023.

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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

In early May, the company launched a commercial servicing division led by James DePalma and Janina Woods. However, Planet claims its servicing portfolio stood at $94 billion as of June 2023, and the deal with Village increases its MSR book by 10.6%. Planet was very active in MSR deals in the first half of 2023. “We bought $12.5

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6 Best Investment Property Loans for 2025

The Close

An investment property loan is any type of financing you use to buy or refinance a property that generates income, like a rental property (single-family home or a multifamily property) or a commercial property. It stands out from other lending options because of its loan options for rental property owners.

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