Even though the economy is probably headed for a recession next year, the Fed is seen as having a ways to go before inflation is…
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Rising demand for purchase loans and refinancing as rates climb to new highs underscores volatility, with Fed expected to continue rate hikes, according to the…
The Department of Veterans Affairs allows desktop appraisals when borrowers put 20 percent down, but nearly 90 percent of VA-backed loans are made to homebuyers…
The NAR, MBA and NAHB argue that the Federal Housing Administration is flush with cash, and that delinquency rates on FHA loans have returned to…
Purchase loan applications fell 29 percent from the same period last year, the result of rising rates that are double their levels from 2021, according…
There’s no sign of a rebound in purchase applications, but August data showing a strong job market “should support housing demand,” an MBA economist says. …
Purchase applications have declined in eight of the last nine weeks, according to a weekly survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association on Wednesday. Source: Inman…
Purchase loan activity has dropped in five of the last six weeks as some buyers remain wary, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Source: Inman…
The largest weekly decline in mortgage rates since 2020 sparks increase in home loan applications after four weeks of declining demand, MBA’s survey says. Source:…
Fears of impending recession and a slew of prominent layoff announcements put only a moderate damper on real estate hiring last month, according to the…