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Q1 Update: Delinquencies, Foreclosures and REO

Calculated Risk Real Estate

We will NOT see a surge in foreclosures that would significantly impact house prices (as happened following the housing bubble) for two key reasons: 1) mortgage lending has been solid, and 2) most homeowners have substantial equity in their homes. Here is a graph of Fannie Real Estate Owned (REO). percent in Q1 2024 to 0.49

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Q4 Update: Delinquencies, Foreclosures and REO

Calculated Risk Real Estate

This entire housing cycle I’ve argued that we would NOT see a surge in foreclosures that would significantly impact house prices (as happened following the housing bubble) for two key reasons: 1) mortgage lending has been solid, and 2) most homeowners have substantial equity in their homes. This is still historically extremely low.

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How to Buy a Foreclosed Home: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

Redfin

If possible, consult a real estate attorney to be sure you understand the realities of the auction and the transaction rules. Bank-owned properties Bank-owned properties, often called real estate-owned (REO) properties, are owned by the lender.

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What Are The Best Mortgage Options for Self Employed Borrowers?

Rochester Real Estate

No document loans or stated income loans were created in the 90’s but really became mainstream after the year 2000. If you had a social security number and an average credit score, you were able to get these loans without documenting your income or your assets. This eliminated stated income loans completely.

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FHA adds 40-year loan term to COVID-19 arsenal

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Administration told mortgage servicers that they can now offer a 40-year loan term as a COVID-19 recovery option. Servicers for FHA-insured mortgages can offer the modification immediately, according to the latest update to FHA’s mortgage lending policies. Comments from the mortgage industry are due by May 31.

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Housing coalition publishes recommendations for GSEs’ ‘Duty to Serve’ plans

Housing Wire

The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) “codified housing goals and added a Duty to Serve, which gives FHFA the tools to ensure that Fannie and Freddie stay focused on affordable housing and serving the housing needs of low- and moderate-income families instead of using a federal backstop to just cherry-pick the most lucrative loans.”

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Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquires Real Info

Housing Wire

Consolidated Analytics serves clients in financial services, mortgage lending, servicing and capital markets, including banks, government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) and originators.