Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2024

loan officer Timothy Potempa has departed Dallas-based multichannel lender OneTrust Home Loans to join E Mortgage Capital , bringing his team of about 40 people and more than $300 million in annual production to the company headquartered in California. 7 loan officer in the country last year with a mortgage production volume of $326.5

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The guilty verdict of the landmark Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit case sent shockwaves across the real estate industry. In the aftermath, one of the most contentious issues in the minds of mortgage professionals is how the ruling might affect FHA and VA mortgage borrowers. “VA loans are probably the best loans on the market.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Typically, the fees are lower than those for new loans and no appraisal is needed. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) handled about 6,400 assumptions, more than double the amount in 2022, according to The Wall Street Journal. trillion in FHA and VA loans. To begin with, assumptions are limited to FHA, VA and U.S.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2022

from the previous week, largely due to a strong purchase market, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) survey for the week ending Jan. According to Joel Kan, MBA’s associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting, the 30-year fixed rate reached 3.64%, more than 30 basis points over the past two weeks.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

“These higher mortgage rates are keeping prospective homebuyers out of the market and continue to suppress refinance activity.” The share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan activity inched up to 15.2% The share of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan activity inched up to 15.2% from 14.8% for the week ending Oct.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2021

17, with fewer borrowers looking for purchases in the lower end of the market, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) survey published on Wednesday. The overall market composite index dipped 31.9% That marks the second-highest amount ever, indicating more activity in the higher end of the market. . in the period.

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RISMedia

AUGUST 31, 2020

VA loans are having a record 2020. According to mortgage lender Veterans United Home Loans, the VA loan program backed more than 865,000 loans so far this year. The post Report: VA Loans Surge Amidst Pandemic appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

After completing countless Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loan transactions over the years, Chris Pascoe, a Marine veteran turned RE/MAX agent, has developed something of a system. Even under “normal” market conditions, VA buyers struggle to successfully purchase a home using their benefit.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

RMK Financial Corporation , which does business as Majestic Home Loans , has been permanently banned by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from the mortgage lending industry following a series of repeat offenses — which occurred despite the CFPB’s law enforcement order issued in 2015. government.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

the parent of digital lender Better.com , narrowed its net loss between the third and fourth quarters of 2023 by more than 80%, driven by expense cuts to its platform and marketing efforts. Going forward, Better is focused on driving market share and reaching profitability in the medium term. Better Home & Finance Holding Co. ,

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Loan servicers operate between a rock and a hard place today. OK, but then the current economic climate adds levels of complexity, with loan modifications, forbearances and confusion about compliance. They must do all that, while also remaining compliant in handling, notifying borrowers of options or modifying the loan.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The overall market composite index dipped 30.9% Fewer homeowners have a strong incentive to refinance at current rates,” Joel Kan, the MBA’s associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting, said in a statement. For jumbo mortgage loans (greater than $548,250), rates decreased to 3.32% from 3.33% the week prior.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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. They were withdrawing volatility from the market, and they were lowering rates to benefit consumers.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Affordability headwinds continued in the mortgage industry with mortgage rate lock volume remaining virtually flat in October. Both purchase and refinance volumes continued to wane in the face of the highest mortgage rates in over two decades, according to Optimal Blue’ s originations market monitor report. month over month. “In

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one- to four-unit residential properties rose 51 basis points from the previous quarter to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.96% of all loans outstanding in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). “As by the end of 2023.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Mortgage industry trade group Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) is urging government agencies to begin to have conversations surrounding the impact of the jury verdict and potential court ruling in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit on lending practices.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 19, 2021

Delinquency rates for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties shrank across the board to 5.47% in the second quarter, according to a Mortgage Bankers Association survey published this week. Compared to the previous quarter , the delinquency rate dropped 91 basis points and was down a whopping 275 bps from a year ago.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2021

“Mortgage rates declined for the first time in a month, prompting a pickup in refinancing, with government refinances increasing more than 20% over the week,” Joel Kan, the MBA’s associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting, said in a statement. The overall market composite index dipped 27.3% Refinance apps fell 36.5%

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Joel Kan, the MBA’s associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting, said in a statement that purchase activity increased for the third straight week, as housing demand remains robust, even as the housing market approaches the typically slower holiday season. The overall market composite index dipped 24.5%

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2022

The decline, as measured by the Mortgage Bankers Association ’s (MBA’s) Market Composite Index, continued to be led by a drop in the refinance share of mortgage activity, which has been consistent for more than two months. . Higher mortgage rates also impacted purchase market conditions, according to the MBA. from 10.5% from 11.1%

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2022

for the week ending May 27, decreasing to the lowest level since December 2018, as measured by the Mortgage Bankers Association ’s (MBA) Market Composite Index. Mortgage applications decreased to its lowest level since December 2018, as the purchase market continues to struggle with supply and affordability challenges.”. from 11.3%

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2022

housing market is evolving rapidly, and housing affordability has eroded nationwide, with first-time homebuyers and lower income households that Ginnie Mae exists to serve feeling the effects most acutely,” Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo said in a statement Friday. How local lenders can support homeownership in today’s housing market.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The overall market composite index dipped 29.6% Joel Kan, the MBA’s associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting, said mortgage rates rose for the third week in a row, reducing incentives for many borrowers to refinance. The average loan amount increased to $414,700, the highest since February. in the period.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2022

The uptick, as measured by the Mortgage Bankers Association ‘s (MBA’s) Market Composite Index, was propelled primarily by purchase-application activity, as rates remain elevated, hovering in the low 5% range and a drag on refinance volume. The seasonally adjusted purchase index rose 4.1% percent, up from 4.89

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Large IMBs with portfolio holdings or a non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) loan focus have more risk than smaller IMBs, concluded the CHLA’s latest report, which was issued Wednesday. IMBs’ highest priority is to reduce and align expenses with shrinking loan volume and reduced profit margins.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Refinance mortgage loan applications dipped 31% year-to-year on the week ending Nov. Overall, the Market Composite Index, a measure of the mortgage loan application volume, decreased 2.8% For jumbo loans (greater than $548,250), it remained at 3.26%. VA loans consisted of 10.8%, increasing six basis points.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2022

Despite the recent decline in mortgage rates , they were not low enough to spur refinance activity, which led to the decline of the Mortgage Bankers Association ‘s (MBA’s) Market Composite Index. The purchase market has suffered from persistently low housing inventory and the jump in mortgage rates over the past two months.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

And they’re looking to capitalize on higher home prices and the market for jumbo mortgages. ” According to the company, jumbo loans will be available for both 15-and-30-year cycles. For qualifying buyers, loans can be distributed in amounts up to $3 million. Refinancing is also not an option.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

The perception of VA loans as risky and logistically complicated — even if an outdated view — continues to impact the competitiveness of the borrowers it serves. But the VA is hoping to change that. How is the VA addressing this? JB: We just approved a brand new training department for VA.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Roam focuses on a distinctive niche within the mortgage industry: assumable mortgages. It allows qualified buyers with a government loan to purchase a home by assuming responsibility for the sellers’ mortgage terms, including the current balance and interest rate. New York-based mortgage platform Roam has secured a $1.25

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2022

The mortgage industry is changing rapidly and originators are focused on adapting to a shifting market in order to stay competitive. Both HELOCs and non-QM loans are made to order for today’s mortgage market. Lee Smith: Definitely. Equity can be used for any number of purposes, including home improvements.

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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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Real Trends

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Our way of honoring first responders is by educating our podcast listeners, readers and coaching clients in the real estate industry about how to help those who helped all of us and are still being of service every day. FHA mortgage programs The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) provides easy-to-qualify government insured loans.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The housing and mortgage markets have been the rare bright spots in an otherwise fragile economy brought forth by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of homeowners still have a sizeable incentive to refinance, given the difference between the rate on their current loan and available market rates.

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Realty Biz

MAY 4, 2021

All eyes are on the housing market as everyone waits to see whether the boom will crash anytime soon. With younger homeowners grappling with increasing credit card and student loan debts, many of them are turning to external financing to achieve their homeownership dream. Mortgage Rates Will Creep Up In 2021 As Markets Recover.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While the United States may not have been prepared to combat a deadly virus, a quick and robust response from the Federal Reserve , along with changing consumer preferences, created a perfect storm that resulted in a record year for the housing and mortgage industries. bond market. Quite the opposite. Sales of new homes spiked 18.6%

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2023

My hope is that many of the features and policies that have made the VA loan the safest mortgage in the U.S. While I’m a fan of improving antiquated systems, I first wonder if the VA, the MBA, or Congress were open enough about the problems with the current system.

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