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Homebuyer demand for mortgages ‘consistent and resilient’ in April

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Lenders saw much of what was left of their refinancing business evaporate as rates climbed to their highest levels in nearly 13 years. Continue reading →

Purchase loan demand perks up as mortgage rates plateau

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MBA forecaster Joel Kan sees the uptick in loan requests as a “potentially a good sign for the spring home buying season, which has seen a slow start thus far.” Continue reading →

Wells Fargo warns it will cut costs as mortgage lending continues to slide

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Although Wells Fargo executives did not explicitly mention impending layoffs during a Q1 earnings call on Thursday, the company has been closing branch offices. Continue reading →

Rising home prices expected to drive record purchase loan volume

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High home prices are expected to drive a record $1.72 trillion in purchase mortgage originations in 2022, even though rising mortgage rates could put a dent in sales of existing homes, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading →

Would-be homebuyers rushed to lock in mortgage rates in March

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Despite the fastest one-month rise in mortgage rates in nearly 13 years, purchase lock volume climbed 31 percent from February. Continue reading →

Homeowners slam brakes on refinancing as mortgage rates rise

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Prospect of higher monthly mortgage payments for homebuyers and impact on affordability also a concern, according to an analysis of mortgage pipeline data by Black Knight. Continue reading →

Buyer demand for mortgages jumps for first time in almost a month

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With low for-sale inventory keeping home price appreciation in many markets at record highs, the jump in FHA purchase applications is potentially a sign that more first-time buyers are finding purchase options despite the high prices. Continue reading →

Fannie and Freddie will eliminate mortgage refinancing fee starting Aug. 1

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Homeowners looking to refinance their mortgages could have an easier time getting a lower rate, with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s federal regulator eliminating a 50-basis point refinancing fee that was intended to help the mortgage giants cover at leas… Continue reading →