HUD and the Census Bureau have reported privately‐owned housing starts were up in November 2023, nearly 15% above October 2023’s totals.
Read More »Eyes on the Horizon
As we approach a new year, MortgagePoint took the temperature of industry experts to see what lies ahead for a market that trudged through 2023 hampered by the convergence of rates reaching 20-year highs, a shortage of housing inventory, and inflated home values.
Read More »Trade Groups Call Upon Fed to Curb Rate Hikes
The MBA, NAR, and NAHB have sent a letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve about the industry’s concerns over negative market impacts stemming from the Fed’s monetary policy actions.
Read More »Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reaches $2.422T in June
Ginnie Mae reports that its June 2023 recorded MBS issuance will support the financing of 130,000-plus households nationwide, including more than 62,000 first-time homebuyers.
Read More »Fixed-Rate Mortgages Take 47-Basis Point Dive
With news that inflation may have peaked, Freddie Mac reports that the fixed-rate mortgage fell below the 7% mark, leading to a slight rise in overall mortgage app volume for the week.
Read More »Cost of Homes Adjusting to a New Market Equilibrium
Prospective buyers thwarted by record-high prices and inflationary issues may find relief in the coming weeks as Realtor.com notes softening demand and rising supply may give way to more buying opportunities.
Read More »Lenders to Focus on Servicing to Achieve Financial Goals
A new forecast by the MBA finds that while originations are expected to decline 33% from this year, lenders will turn their attention to their servicing business in order to meet profit margins.
Read More »Forbearance Exit Volume Continues to Grow
For the 15th straight week, the share of mortgage loans in forbearance has dropped, with employment showing signs of strength.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Retreat for Fourth Straight Week
Rates remain below the 3% mark as a slight uptick in apps proves more are jumping into the refi ring before an inevitable rise in the coming weeks.
Read More »Millennial Purchases Pick Up in March
Even though rates began an upswing, millennials did not slow down their pace of home purchases, closing slightly more than 50% of all purchase activity.
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