Tag Archives: Homeowners

In a new study from LendingTree, experts predict the average interest rates on 30-year fixed mortgages to be between 5.5% and 6.5% by the end of 2023.

According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, in the past two years, a growing number of for-profit and non-profit lenders have created special purpose credit programs (SPCPs) that aim to address some of the longstanding policies ...

A recent announcement revealed HUD, through the Federal Housing Administration, will allow private flood insurance policies on insured single-family mortgages in special flood hazard areas.

In efforts to further combat the nationwide housing affordability crisis, JPMorgan Chase has announced $3 million in grants for five organizations across the U.S. to expand climate resilient affordable housing for Black, Hispanic, and Latino households.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is asking for public input on ways to spur new mortgage products that help households. The CFPB seeks insights on ways to improve mortgage refinances for homeowners who would benefit from refinancing, especially for ...

Ginnie Mae’s mortgage-backed securities outstanding portfolio grew for the 14th consecutive month in August, hitting $2.269 trillion, up from $2.248 trillion in July, and $2.119 trillion last year. This growth was fueled by steady new issuance of Ginnie Mae MBS ...

According to the Realtor.com Monthly Housing Trends Report, new data suggests that the U.S. housing supply is preparing to rebound, as active listings posted the smallest year-over-year declines —down just -12.2% since December 2019. Inventory improvements were led by increases ...

Craighead, Jackson and Mississippi are among the Arkansas counties receiving hazard mitigation as a result of recent natural disasters.

Higher raw material costs, along with continuing shortages, contributed to homeowners underestimating the costs to complete a DIY project.

A new study from UC Berkeley shows how badly California has been financially impacted by COVID-19, with an extra burden impacting minorities.