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

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Affluent Americans (or investors) are the only ones who can bypass the sting of high mortgage rates by paying all cash. In September, government-insured FHA loans represented a little over 15% of U.S. Meanwhile, military VA loans represented 6.3% In cities with a notable military presence, VA loans have high usage.

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How real estate professionals can help first responders buy a home

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You can even search for investors, first time buyers, first responders, etc. This service record may qualify for a Veteran Affairs (VA) loan. VA loans are not well understood by many Realtors. VA loans have no down payment requirement. Be the one who’s in the know!

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Top LO Tim Potempa joins E Mortgage Capital

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But according to him, the firm has invested in new construction, land, and condominiums in a challenging mortgage market. ” E Mortgage charges Potempa’s team an upfront fee of $595 per funded loan, and he’s responsible for marketing, lead generation and other costs. Right now, we have 200 different investors.”

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Assumable mortgage platform Roam partners with national lender on down payment assistance

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Roam Boost would allow this hypothetical customer to benefit from the assumption of an existing first-lien mortgage at 3% along with a new second-lien mortgage at current market rates, helping them achieve a blended rate in the range of 4% to 5%, according to Roam’s calculations. Roam also added a new guarantee for its customers.

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Fannie Mae’s chief economist on housing market outlook

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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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Mortgage rate lock volume remained flat in October amid headwinds

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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. The lost market share was primarily picked up by FHA production, which rose to 22% of total volume. Non-agency and VA production finished October at 11.5%

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Refi applications down 31% from last year

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Overall, the Market Composite Index, a measure of the mortgage loan application volume, decreased 2.8% VA loans consisted of 10.8%, increasing six basis points. Meanwhile, FHA loans went from 8.8% In the purchase activity, real estate investors are more active than ever, challenging individual homebuyers.

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