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Startup NFTYDoor launches home equity platform with one-minute application

Housing Wire

Mortgage startup NFTYDoor plans to launch a home equity platform, promising borrowers “a one-minute online application and funding in as little as three days.” He’s entering a bright space: home equity products have become more popular given the surging value of homes used as collateral.

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A transparent foreclosure marketplace reveals hidden equity

Housing Wire

billion in potential home equity has been uncovered for distressed homeowners facing foreclosure. A foreclosure sale usually represents the last chance for a distressed homeowner to benefit from any equity in a property being foreclosed,” said Ali Haralson , Auction.com president. “If Over the past five years, more than $1.2

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The 7% mortgage is back with a vengeance

Housing Wire

Mortgage rates are surging again due to sustained economic growth and continued inflation, eclipsing 7% on Thursday. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage on Thursday, March 2 touched 7.10% , up 16 basis points from 6.94 Lower mortgage rates back in January brought buyers back into the market. on Wednesday.

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Pending home sales post a modest gain in March:  NAR

Housing Wire

in March compared to February despite rising mortgage rates , according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Meaningful gains will only occur with declining mortgage rates and rising inventory.” Pending home sales increased by 3.4% Sales were essentially flat compared to one year ago.

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Are shopping signals the secret to mortgage marketing?

Housing Wire

Educate your outreach by keying into shopping behavior and you can empower your mortgage marketing in the new year. Though mortgage rates have gone up slightly, they still hover at bargain lows for consumers who are considering homebuying. Market outlook. Although the rate of home price growth is slowing, appreciation remains robust.

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US home prices continued to rally in July 2023

Housing Wire

“The Case Shiller index indicates that the typical home price in July 2023 is about 45% higher than it was four years ago in July 2019,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Mortgage holders are well-qualified and subprime loans are rare. The West (-3.8%) and Southwest (-3.6%) remained the weakest regions.

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The 2023 housing market is at odds with itself

Housing Wire

On the one hand, elevated mortgage rates continue to erode buyers’ purchasing power, and in some markets, home prices are falling. Bright MLS’ recent survey showed that sellers in the Mid-Atlantic received an average of 3.4 Mortgage rate fatigue. A paradoxical picture is emerging as the spring market is underway.

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