Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completed 43,903 foreclosure prevention actions in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to a new report published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency ( FHFA ). By comparison, the serious delinquency rate for Federal Housing Administration ( FHA ) loans was 3.42% in Q4 2023. The rate for U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

The share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan activity decreased to 14.4% The share of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan activity was 16.3%, up from 14.6% Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan activity decreased to 0.4% Purchase applications rose by 6% week over week on an adjusted basis.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan activity decreased to 15.5%, down from 16.1% The share of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan activity was 15.6%, up from 14.2% Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan activity remained unchanged at 0.4%. the week prior.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan activity inched up to 15.2% The share of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan activity was 10.5%, down from 10.7% the week prior while the share of Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan activity decreased to 0.4% from 14.8% for the week ending Oct.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan activity increased to 15%, down from 13.5% The share of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan activity was 12.8%, up from 12.6% Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan activity remained unchanged at 0.5%. of total applications, down from 8.1% the week prior.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The share of Federal Housing Administratio n (FHA) loan activity increased to 14.8% The share of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan activity was 11.3%, up from 11.2% Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan activity fell to 0.4% The adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of activity fell to 8.3% the previous week.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan activity decreased to 14.4% The share of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan activity was 11.2%, up from 10.5% Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan activity held at 0.5% Meanwhile, the adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) share of activity decreased to 8.8%

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan activity remained unchanged at 14.7%. The share of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan activity was 10.5%, up from 10.1% while the share of Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan activity remained unchanged at 0.5% of total applications. week over week.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

While conforming loans still made up the majority of production at 57% in September, conforming volumes trended well below pandemic levels, according to the report. FHA and VA loan production both gained in activity share to 20.6% Rates for FHA loans averaged 7.18%, VA loans were 7% and jumbo loans were 7.6%.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Kan added that “[adjustable-rate mortgage] loans increased almost 10% last week and continued to gain share, growing to 10.7% The share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan activity was 14.7%, down from 15.2% The share of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan activity was 10.1%, down from 10.5%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

The majority of consumer complaints in the mortgage arena (13,100, or 58%) were focused on conventional home loans, followed by Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans (19%), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans (9%) and home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs (6%).

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan activity inched up to 14.8% The share of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan activity was 10.7%, up from 10.2% the week prior while the share of Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan activity held steady at 0.5%. from 14.4% for the week ending Oct.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

The bill would allow borrowers to finance up to 100% of the acquisition price. Mortgages would be subject to FHA loan limits. percent of the principal, which could be financed, and would not pay a monthly insurance premium. Loan officers, too, sometimes have reservations about government-financed loans.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan activity inched down to 14.4% The share of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan activity was 10.2%, up from 10.1% the week prior while the share of Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan activity held steady at 0.5%. from 14.5% for the week ending Oct.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2021

decline in applications for government loans. Would-be homebuyers are finding it hard to compete with FHA and VA loans in a purchase market defined by low inventory. The strength in conventional purchase activity continues to support higher loan balances, which moved back over $400,000. the previous week.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2023

This is according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Q1 2023 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report, which was published late last week. at the end of Q1, “compared with 4.01% for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans, 2.26% for Veterans Affairs (VA) loans, and 1.73% for all loans (industry average),” the report said.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Military borrowers looking to buy or refinance a home might want to consider a VA loan. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), this loan option can make buying a home easier for those who might otherwise struggle to afford a mortgage. What Is a VA Loan? Benefits of a VA Loan. Backed by the U.S.

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Real Trends

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Real estate professionals navigating housing in 2022 and beyond need to know their way around all the financing options available. Without knowledge of lesser-known financing choices, real estate professionals can miss the chance to turn their customers into homeowners, or sellers. . Shared equity financing.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2021

You have your conventional loans, FHA loans, VA loans, USDA loans and so on. But there’s another type of loan, not too many people are familiar with that can make the home buying process much easier. Yes, we’re talking about a bridge loan. But, a bridge loan comes with a higher interest rate.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

By comparing loan options, understanding loan terms and interest rates, and exploring resources for mortgage comparison, you can find the right mortgage lender for your financial situation. Let's delve deeper into these topics to guide you towards an affordable home financing solution. Can you buy a house with bad credit?

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

You’ve just received the first offer on your home — and it’s backed by an FHA loan. So what do you need to know about FHA loans as a seller? Today, FHA loans represent a fair share of the mortgage market; in 2018, the FHA insured 12.1% FHA loans help make homeownership more accessible.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 5, 2023

An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a new buyer to take over the seller’s existing loan terms, including the interest rate, remaining balance, and repayment period. This can be particularly advantageous if the existing loan’s interest rate is lower than current market rates.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

An assumable mortgage allows a buyer to purchase a home by taking over the seller’s existing mortgage loan. One reason more buyers are seeking assumable mortgages is to take advantage of lower interest rate financing. Here are some common types of mortgage loans and their assumability: 1. VA funding fee.

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Norada Real Estate

JUNE 22, 2022

Financing turnkey rental properties is the most difficult question to solve for a buyer with no experience in the real estate market. ” But, if an investor does not have that much cash in hand, finance is required to meet the purchase price of an investment property. Financing Turnkey Rental Properties.

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Eye on Housing

JULY 27, 2022

NAHB analysis of the most recent Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing published by the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that the four-quarter moving average (MA) share of new home sales financed through FHA was 11.0% Conventional loans financed 74.8% in Q2 2022–its smallest share since early 2008.

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Eye on Housing

JANUARY 26, 2024

NAHB analysis of the most recent Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing report reveals that the all-cash purchases accounted for 8.4% In contrast, the share of new home sales backed by VA loans fell to a 16-year low of 4.8% of new home sales in 2023—a 1.3 Read More ›

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Rent, Buy & Sell

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In this article, we review 3 alternative financing options for the home buyer that has bad credit. As such, if your credit score is below 500 you should probably work on rebuilding your credit score first, because even with alternative lending options this score may be too low to finance a home. There are some drawback to VA loans.

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Eye on Housing

APRIL 26, 2023

NAHB analysis of the most recent Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing report published by the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that the share of new home sales backed by FHA loans jumped from 8.4% Conventional loans financed. in the first quarter of 2023. Read More ›

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Realty Biz

MARCH 28, 2023

Owner-occupied homes are ideal for real estate investors because they can help you meet your investment goals in several different ways, most often through advantageous financing options. This results in you being a better risk than if you were financing a second property you wouldn’t be living in.

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Norada Real Estate

MAY 3, 2023

Real estate loans are a crucial part of the real estate industry, providing investors with the necessary funds to purchase, renovate, or refinance properties. From conventional loans to government-backed FHA and VA loans, there are various types of real estate loans available in the market.

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Realty Biz

APRIL 5, 2022

However, FHA and VA loans are the only two mortgage loan programs that allow borrowers during Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to be eligible for a home mortgage. FHA and VA guidelines during Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is almost the same. HA and/or VA Mortgage During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Repayment Plan.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Here’s a breakdown of the common types of loans and their assumability: FHA loans: These loans, backed by the Federal Housing Administration ( FHA ), are typically assumable. VA loans: Assumable by qualified borrowers, VA loans are backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Marco Santarelli

OCTOBER 6, 2023

However, certain programs like FHA loans and VA loans allow for lower credit scores. FHA loans can accept a credit score as low as 500 with a higher down payment, while VA loans often require a credit score of 580. VA Loan: VA loans are exclusively available to veterans and service members.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Here’s a quick rundown of the common types of loans that are assumable: FHA loans: Backed by the Federal Housing Administration , these loans are assumable. However, the person assuming the loan must meet the FHA’s lending criteria. Most conventional loans are not assumable.

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HomeLight

APRIL 30, 2024

Here are some examples of mortgage loans that are assumable: FHA loans: These mortgage loans are backed by the Federal Housing Administration ( FHA ). VA loans: Loans backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ) are generally considered assumable.

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Point2Homes

MAY 21, 2021

Below, we’ll review first-time homebuyer loans and programs that will give you a better deal when you purchase a house. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) operates a program to help people who may not have the best credit history. VA loans are one of the few $0 down payment loan programs, along with USDA loans.

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Point2Homes

AUGUST 26, 2021

Here are the most common types of unconventional mortgage loans. Insured by the Federal Housing Association, FHA mortgages are aimed at buyers who don’t meet the credit score or DTI ratio requirements of conventional loans. The loans discussed above fall into the category of conforming loans.

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