Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is increasing the “floor” and “ceiling” FHA loan limits in 2024 to $498,257 and $1,149,825, respectively, the FHA announced Tuesday. The new FHA loan limits apply to forward mortgages for a one-unit property and take effect on Jan.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2021

Mortgage applications for new homes dropped 9% in April from March, however, overall applications are still up a whopping 30.8% year over year for homebuilders, according to the latest survey report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. of loan applications, followed by just 15.8% of FHA loans, 10.3%

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Housing Wire

JUNE 23, 2021

For the second week in a row, mortgage applications increased — this time, up 2.1% for the week ending June 18, 2021, per the latest report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate also rose to 3.18% — the highest level in a month, according to the MBA. of total mortgage applications from 61.7%

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2020

At its Annual event Wednesday, Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni forecast that interest rates could rise in the year to come, but that they will remain near all-time lows. The chart below shows interest rates for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage will end this year at about 3% and could hit around 3.3%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2021

Mortgage applications dropped for the second straight week — falling 2.2%, according to the latest report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The continued increase in mortgage rates is to blame, according to MBA’s Associate Vice President of Economic and Industry Forecasting Joel Kan. from 11.6% the week prior.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While sellers of existing homes have struggled with rising rates and softening demand, homebuilders have not only survived, but thrived in this market thanks to the use of mortgage rate buydowns , a tool more widely used by builders since their business is selling homes and clearing inventory.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Rob Nunziata , co-CEO and co-founder of Florida-based FBC Mortgage , says one mortgage sweetener that holds out some promise for making houses more affordable for a broader swath of borrowers is the temporary rate buydown. “It Nobody was doing buydowns in 2020 and 2021 [when 30-year fixed mortgage rates were in the 3% range].

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 11, 2023

Getty Images Many first-time homebuyers might presume they’re better off going used rather than new—in other words, purchasing a pre-existing property rather than pricey new construction. “Simply put, total homeownership costs are more than a monthly mortgage payment alone.” Getty Images. Getty Images.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 30, 2023

Regardless, there are many things that first-time home buyers aren't aware of when it comes to getting a mortgage. We've put together a brief mortgage guide with the key information you need to know. To get the best rate for your situation, be sure to look closely at each type of mortgage. Let's take a closer look.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Mortgage applications from home buyers are nearly half of what it was a year ago — that is the big Halloween spook for the housing industry this year. Total mortgage demand (including refinances) is the lowest that it has been in the last 25 years. The interest rate on mortgages has risen steadily for the past 10 weeks.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2023

With strong demand and limited options for existing homes, many homebuyers are turning to new construction. Mortgage applications for new construction home purchases increased 35.5% in July on a year-over-year basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Demand for newly constructed homes continues to remain high as existing for-sale inventory remains historically low. Mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 20.6% MBA’s survey tracks application volume from mortgage subsidiaries of homebuilders across the country. By product type, conventional loans made up 65.8%

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Realty Biz

JULY 20, 2022

The Federal Housing Administration regulates and backs the FHA Loans program. These government-insured loans allow home buyers low down payments of just 3.5%. Though, you will need to pay private mortgage insurance with down payments of less than 20%, increasing your monthly outgoings. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As the Fed pulls out all the stops to stimulate economic activity, mortgage rates have reached record lows. This sounds like great news for lenders, for whom millions of newly refi-eligible mortgages means a lot of new business coming in. Will they be able to convert leads to purchases?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2023

More than 160 employees from the now-shuttered Finance of America Mortgage have landed at Go Mortgage , a Columbus, Ohio-based lender. In the coming months, more former FoA employees are expected to “trickle in” to Go Mortgage’s retail division, which will bring the total number to 200.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 4, 2024

Furthermore, they inspect the state of the property, which includes the caliber of construction materials and any required repairs or enhancements. Some Loans Are More Strict It's essential to note that some mortgage programs are more strict on what an appraiser will look at. See what you should know about an FHA appraisal.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2023

Scott Miller, a former mortgage loan originator at Sprout Mortgage , knew the clock was ticking when the non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lender abruptly closed doors in July 2022. Up to 30% of the 1,000 largest independent mortgage banks projected to disappear by the end of 2023 via sales, or failures.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Mortgage applications for new home purchases dipped by 15.2% year-to-year in October, according to a monthly builder survey published by the Mortgage Bankers Association this week. In September , the average mortgage loan size of new homes clocked in at $408,522, the survey found. of loan applications. Recent U.S.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Mortgage applications for new homes surged in January as a lack of existing homes continued to fuel the demand for new construction. Mortgage applications for new home purchases rose 19.1% Applications were up 38% from the previous month, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey for January.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 21, 2022

Your mortgage loan is likely to be much smaller with this type of housing choice. Small houses generally mean far more breathing room when it comes to a house loan. Mobile homes are also one of the cheaper forms of housing construction. Get a Lower Income Mortgage. Final Thoughts.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Understanding the mortgage process, including prequalification and pre-approval, is also essential. Understanding the Mortgage Process When purchasing a home, understanding the mortgage approval process is essential. It is essential to prepare for the mortgage pre-approval process.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

Months of high mortgage rates and low existing inventory led to another annual increase in new home purchases in June. Mortgage applications for new home purchases jumped 26.1% in June from the same period last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association builder application survey. Conventional loans accounted for 65.5%

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

Mortgage applications for new homes stalled in March as buyers felt the brunt of sustained home price growth. Compared to February 2024, mortgage applications for new-home purchases rose 1% in March. from March 2023, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association ’s (MBA) Builder Application Survey. Applications were up 6.2%

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2022

New home purchase applications dropped 12% year over year in June due to higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, according to the builder application survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The average loan size dropped to $426,966 in June from May’s $430,855, MBA said. of loan applications.

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Windemere Buying

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

So, which home loan is the right one for you? Knowing the different types of mortgage loans available to you will allow you to pinpoint the one that best fits your needs and is financially viable. Due to the added risk taken on by the lender, non-conforming loans typically have higher rates. government.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2022

Mortgage lenders and real estate investment firms this month entered tight housing markets in the Midwest and the Northwest to better reach prospective homebuyers, despite a challenging mortgage market. The expansion comes amid a surge in mortgage rates and declining loan origination volume.

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Housing Wire

MAY 19, 2022

Skyrocketing mortgage rates and a slowdown in new home constructions led to a drop in home purchases in April. Mortgage applications for new home purchases dropped 10.6% in April from the same period last year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association builder application survey. Homebuilders constructed about 1.23

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2020

FHA’s mission is to support low-to-moderate income borrowers, so why does the law permit FHA to insure mortgages up to $822,375? This is a question for Congress and the taxpayers who stand behind FHA to answer,” said assistant secretary for housing and federal housing commissioner Dana Wade. 1, 2021, through Dec.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Mortgage demand for new homes jumped in October as the inventory for existing homes remained depleted. Mortgage applications for new-home purchases rose 39.7% in October on a year-over-year basis and were up 6% from the previous month, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey for October.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Purchase mortgage applications for new homes were down 16.2% in September compared to a year ago, according to Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data released on Tuesday. When looking at loans by product type, conventional loans made up 75.1% and RHS/USDA loans made up the final 0.5%.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 20, 2021

The appraisal is a crucial step in the closing process; your home must appraise for equal to or more than the sale price for the buyer’s lender to approve their mortgage. For home sales, the buyer’s mortgage lender typically hires a third-party appraisal management company to conduct an appraisal. Poor quality construction.

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HomeLight

APRIL 14, 2023

This is especially true if you intend to take out a mortgage. Others, such as origination fees and interest, are directly related to obtaining a mortgage. For instance, let’s say someone puts 15% down on a home purchase and takes out a loan for the remaining 85%. That 85% mortgage would amount to $281,095.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

These qualities are what sets them apart from new construction, such as a modern craftsman home or ranch style house. But, buyers beware, owning a historic home isn’t always as easy and breezy as maintaining a newly constructed one. Is it an example of a historic style or was constructed by a prominent architect? .

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2021

Mortgage applications for new home purchases fell 9% month-over-month in May at a seasonally unadjusted pace ? the second consecutive month sales of new homes have dropped, according to data released Thursday by the Mortgage Bankers Association. the fourth consecutive month of rising loan sizes and a new survey high.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The other top reasons include buyers are waiting for mortgage rates to drop (18%) and buyers are waiting for prices to drop (9%), according to the survey, which was published on Thursday. First time buyers (54%) are more than twice as likely as repeat buyers (22%) to consider an FHA loan.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2020

from a year ago, but new home applications decreased from October, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association builder application survey. The average loan size of new homes increased from $355,684 in October to $357,554 in November, according to the survey. Conventional loans composed 71.8%

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The housing sector — especially real estate and mortgage — has seen significant layoffs , while the general economy will create more than 4 million jobs in 2022. Then we had the biggest mortgage rate shock in recent history and yet even with that, we will have over 5 million total home sales this year. Production falls.

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