Mortgage applications decrease 1%
Climbing mortgage rates have slowed demand for refinance applications, while purchase applications remain strong moving into the spring season, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading
Climbing mortgage rates have slowed demand for refinance applications, while purchase applications remain strong moving into the spring season, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading
The overall decline of mortgage loans in forbearance was led by Ginnie Mae loans, which dropped by 7 basis points from the previous week to 7.28 percent of loans in forbearance. Continue reading
“High unemployment and low housing supply may restrain a more meaningful rebound in purchase applications,” Joel Kan of the Mortgage Bankers Association said. Continue reading
A provision of the CARES Act allows for mortgage payment relief to help struggling families, but it could have an unintended negative effect on the real estate industry. Continue reading
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped to 3.45 percent from 3.49 percent, its lowest level since the Mortgage Bankers Association began its weekly survey. Continue reading
The lender will require a 700 credit score and 20 percent down for mortgages. Continue reading
The Mortgage Banker Association’s Sara Singhas explained how mortgage forbearance and repayment works and what homeowners should do if they need more time. Continue reading
The Mortgage Bankers Association said the decrease is due to stricter lending standards and increased likelihood of loan forbearance and defaults. Continue reading
Mortgage applications activity increased by 15.3 percent and the refinance index increased 26 percent during the week ending March 27. Continue reading
The administration did not make clear how borrowers might catch up on payments in the future, however. Continue reading