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Fannie Mae’s chief economist on housing market outlook

Housing Wire

The Federal Reserve ‘s effort to temper inflation has cooled the housing market that remains subdued with mortgage rates north of 7%. However, a silver lining in the subdued housing market is the strength in new-home sales. So you’re having to encourage investors with wider spreads to accept that. So they go from 7.5%

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All-cash transactions gain traction amid high mortgage rates: Redfin

Housing Wire

Affluent Americans (or investors) are the only ones who can bypass the sting of high mortgage rates by paying all cash. FHA loan usage increases in September As sellers field fewer offers, buyers with FHA loans may have greater luck to close on a home. in April 2023.

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Rate lock volume jumps 43%, reflecting a rate-sensitive market

Housing Wire

Rate lock volume jumped 43% in March on the back of seasonal tailwinds, falling interest rates and stronger purchase market performance. by the end of the month, Black Knight’s Optimal Blue mortgage market indices showed. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to the highest levels of the year in early March, reaching 6.8%

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FHA does a solid for mortgage credit rejects. Will it move the needle for loan officers?

Housing Wire

In a rate-rising environment where it has become more difficult for first-time buyers to get into the market, borrowers won’t have to deal with a file that has an MCR for six months. Demand for FHA loans have risen over the past year to comprise 23.8% to qualify for a FHA loan.

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How the PLS market is making money on delinquent loans 

Housing Wire

Since then, Lakeview has unveiled two additional PLS offerings involving pools of delinquent FHA loans also securitized via Ginnie Mae. In those offering, 100% of the FHA loans involved are delinquent — with about a quarter of the mortgages in each deal in active foreclosure. In total, 99.3% are in active foreclosure.

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Could the assumable mortgage level the playing field?

Housing Wire

California-based Carrington Mortgage Services (CMS) sees a window of opportunity in the mortgage market. CMS is going heavy on a rarely used mortgage product to solve this market problem. Because Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans – nearly two-thirds of the mortgage market – are not eligible to be assumed, it’s a niche product.

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Can you buy a home with plans to rent on Airbnb?

Housing Wire

The differences between FHA, VA, and USDA mortgages. A homebuyer’s guide to a competitive housing market. If you plan to use the property as an investment (you’ll have to indicate so on your loan application), then you could face more stringent qualifying requirements. Hard money loans. More for Real Estate Enthusiasts.

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