Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

CoreLogic’s Loan Performance Insights data, shared with HousingWire, represents foreclosure and delinquency activity reported for first liens against a property. CoreLogic principal economist Molly Boesel attributes much of the stability in the low delinquency rate to low unemployment over the period. “The The overall U.S.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

posted in March 2021, according to CoreLogic ‘s latest loan performance report. . The share of borrowers in any stage of delinquency was at an all-time low in the first quarter of 2022,” said Molly Boesel, principal economist at CoreLogic. About 2.7% of all mortgages in the U.S. were delinquent in March, dropping 2.2

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The performance of loan pools backing private-label securitization deals has continued to improve across most measurement metrics through the end of January after hitting a low point in mid-2020 at the height of the pandemic. With mortgage rates increasing [recently], prepayments on prime loans are retreating quickly from their highs.”.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2024

For at least the past five years, according to market data, the MSR sector has been increasingly dominated by nonbanks — with a good portion of the loan balance they service at historically low legacy rates. In 2019, total agency MSRs outstanding, based on agency loan balances serviced, stood at $6.219 trillion, Recursion data shows.

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2024

The report assessed 533,894 HECM loans originated and terminated during the 20-year study period. The bulk of losses came from loans that originated between 2006 and 2010,” the report stated. “While all HECM borrowers are aged 62 or older, the age profile of borrowers has trended younger over time.” billion from the program.

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Housing Wire

MAY 30, 2025

In March 2025, the share of mortgages in some stage of delinquency (30 or more days past due, including foreclosures ) remained at 2.8%, the same rate as a year ago. That’s according to Cotality ‘s newest Loan Performance Indicators released on Thursday. Early-stage delinquencies, 30 to 59 days past due, represented 1.4%

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The added cost pours salt in the wound for credit unions, banks, and independent mortgage bankers , who are already recording average pre-tax losses of $534 per loan origination. When lenders or their technology providers fail to maintain a high standard of data accuracy, loan buybacks increase.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

MSRs gain value as interest rates rise, in part because upward-bound rates cause mortgage refinancing to ebb, which slows prepayment speeds on mortgages — increasing the effective long-term yield of the servicing rights tied to those loans. In fact, the largest MSR deal of the month for Incenter, involving a loan portfolio valued at $23.7

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

MARCH 5, 2025

Overall delinquencies decreased in January are below the pre-pandemic levels.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2023

We also sought input from industry experts, lenders and loan officers. The regional bank focused heavily on jumbo loans, serving interest-only mortgages at super-low rates to wealthy individuals in Silicon Valley. Median rates were at 3.2%, compared to 3.25% for conventional loans. Wells Fargo’s jumbo volume of $3.2

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The Origence Mortgage Platform is an end-to-end lending platform that puts the power of modern technology in lenders’ hands, enabling them to close more loans, faster. Loan officers can access high-priority information via its Sales Portal interface, which includes pipeline views and outstanding conditions.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Your payment goes to principal and interest each month following an amortization schedule. A monthly mortgage payment includes principal, interest, and other fees such as property tax and private mortgage insurance (PMI). This is called amortization — a process of breaking down loan payments over time. What is amortization?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Net issuance represents new securities issued less the decline in outstanding securities due to principal paydowns or prepayments. In 2022, the Fed began employing its tapering tool in stages, a strategy that expanded the effective MBS supply in the market by some $80 billion last year, Amherst reports.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

APRIL 26, 2024

These are mortgage loans that are "three monthly payments or more past due or in foreclosure". For Fannie, by vintage , for loans made in 2004 or earlier (1% of portfolio), 1.56% are seriously delinquent (down from 1.60% the previous month). So, Fannie is still working through a handful of poor performing loans from the bubble years.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 29, 2021

But rather than draining their savings, most homeowners opt to finance their home home improvement with credit or a home renovation loan. If you’re considering taking out a home renovation loan to spruce up a powder room or gut the kitchen, we’ve got you covered. An overview of home renovation loan options. Construction loan.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

MAY 31, 2024

These are mortgage loans that are "three monthly payments or more past due or in foreclosure". For Fannie, by vintage , for loans made in 2004 or earlier (1% of portfolio), 1.47% are seriously delinquent (down from 1.56% the previous month). So, Fannie is still working through a handful of poor performing loans from the bubble years.

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Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

PITI stands for principal, interest, taxes, and insurance, which are the critical components of your monthly mortgage payment. PITI, an acronym for principal, interest, taxes, and insurance, represents the major components of your monthly mortgage payment. Let’s delve into what PITI entails and how it impacts your mortgage.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

These are mortgage loans that are "three monthly payments or more past due or in foreclosure". For Fannie, by vintage , for loans made in 2004 or earlier (1% of portfolio), 1.74% are seriously delinquent (down from 1.78% in July). For loans made in 2005 through 2008 (1% of portfolio), 2.72% are seriously delinquent (down from 2.82%).

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HomeLight

AUGUST 21, 2024

Closing costs are the various fees and expenses that sellers pay during the final stages of a property sale. Mortgage/Loan payoff amount Before selling your home , you’ll need to address the “loan payoff amount” on your mortgage. The loan payoff amount may include other fees in addition to the principal and interest.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

JANUARY 30, 2024

These are mortgage loans that are "three monthly payments or more past due or in foreclosure". For Fannie, by vintage , for loans made in 2004 or earlier (1% of portfolio), 1.67% are seriously delinquent (down from 1.70% the previous month). So, Fannie is still working through a handful of poor performing loans from the bubble years.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 13, 2024

These costs consist of various fees and expenses that sellers are responsible for at the final stage of a property sale. Closing costs typically include charges for loan payoff, property taxes, and other essential services required to finalize the transaction.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

First-time homebuyer loans can help make it easier on first-time homebuyers , offering access to special mortgage programs with low down payments. With this expert-backed guide, we’re here to help: Here’s how to apply for a first time home buyers loan in eight manageable steps. You can qualify for loans with as little as 3.5%

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Realtor.com

JULY 5, 2021

And now one of the types of loans that defined that era is staging a comeback. But buyer be warned: The mortgage rate on these loans resets after a set period of years, usually five or 10. for 30-year fixed-rate loans. If rates go down or if borrowers plan to sell their homes around that time, that’s good news.

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Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

What To Expect From Your Listing Agent Why For Sale By Owners (FSBOs) Fail Blog Featured Articles Home Buying Home Selling LOCAL Rochester NY Articles Should You Pay Off Student Loans Before Purchasing a Home? Student loans can impact a buyers ability to get a mortgage quite significantly. I’ve even asked myself this question.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

year over year ‒ the fourth consecutive monthly increase • Serious delinquencies (loans 90+ days past due but not in active foreclosure) rose 26K (+5.9%) to their highest level since May 2023, up +4.6% There has been a steady increase in early-stage delinquencies for VA loans. for the month and 5.7%

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HomeLight

AUGUST 19, 2024

Closing costs are various fees and expenses that arise during the final stages of a real estate transaction. Mortgage/Loan payoff amount Before selling your home , you’ll need to settle the outstanding balance on your mortgage, known as the loan payoff amount.

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HomeLight

MAY 14, 2025

Be aware of minimum property standards for certain loans When you place your home on the market, its hard to predict if your top offer will come from a cash buyer or a buyer pre-qualified for a home loan. General Tax Rate: 1.25% (No change) Clean Water Surcharge: Increases from 0.2%

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

APRIL 1, 2024

Leveraging the ICE Home Price Index and our loan level mortgage data, we looked at how much it would cost the average homeowner with a mortgage to trade up to a 25% more expensive home in today's market – or to simply move across the street, for that matter, into a home identical to their own. .

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

However, there are some costs associated with selling your home, like repairs, staging, and pre-listing inspections, that may also need to be paid before closing. The lender provides a mortgage payoff statement, including: Principal balance Accrued interest Possible prepayment penalties (less common but can be 1%3% of the loan balance).

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

For the seventh year in a row, Texas has become the home for more than 500,000 new residents, prompted by a bustling job market, with oil and gas setting the stage for Texas as a powerhouse. Down payment assistance (DPA) helps buyers by offering loans or grants to reduce the amount those buyers must save for a down payment.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

We talked to licensed real estate broker Christina Prostano , founder and principal agent of CP Global, who has been working the Manhattan and Brooklyn real estate markets in New York City since 2005. Finding properties in one of the stages of foreclosure is often as easy as looking through a simple Zillow search.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These are mortgage loans that are "three monthly payments or more past due or in foreclosure". For Fannie, by vintage , for loans made in 2004 or earlier (1% of portfolio), 1.74% are seriously delinquent (unchanged from 1.74% in August). So, Fannie is still working through a handful of poor performing loans from the bubble years.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 21, 2024

Closing costs encompass a range of fees and expenses that sellers are typically responsible for during the final stages of a real estate transaction. When selling a property, closing costs refer to any fees you pay during the final stages of the transaction. These include taxes, agent commissions, and other miscellaneous charges.

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HomeLight

MAY 3, 2023

Staging and prep costs 1%-4% Inspections and repairs varies Title, settlement, and taxes 1%-3% Seller concessions 0%-6% Get a Free Home Value Estimate Enter a few details about your home and we’ll provide you with a preliminary estimate of home value in less than two minutes. Selling fee Typical % of sale price Real estate agent commission 5.8%

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

These costs may include mortgage payoff, title fees, prorated property taxes, real estate transfer taxes, loan reconveyance and reconveyance recording fees, real estate attorney fees, and real estate agent’s commission as well as buyer concessions and additional fees. Loan Payoff Fee. Deed Preparation. Real estate transfer tax.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2021

This total cost includes: Prep costs: $5,238 for pre-listing home improvements such as lawn care, painting, staging, and more. Loan payoff amount. Loan payoff includes the remaining principal and interest owed up until closing. Loan reconveyance fee. Property taxes. It’s rare but can happen,” she says.

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 9, 2025

Here's a simple breakdown of how it works: When you take out a mortgage, you agree to pay back the amount borrowed (the principal) along with interest over a set period, typically 15 or 30 years. Your monthly payment consists of both principal and interest, with the initial payments going primarily toward interest.

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