Refinance loans spur 14-year high in lending activity
The dollar amount of loans distributed during the fourth quarter of 2020 was also the highest quarterly amount distributed since at least 2000
Low interest rates spur new high for mortgage originations
During the third quarter, 3.25 million mortgages were originated on residential properties, the highest level this figure has reached in 13 years
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 18
Mortgage applications rise 2.2%
Refinance rates increased by 0.4% week over week and by a whopping 111% year over year, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association released Wednesday
FHA and VA latest mortgage servicers to relax standards
The federal mortgage servicers recently joined Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in offering alternatives to traditional appraisals and employment verifications
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
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Diverging fortunes of investors and first-time homebuyers captured in new report
by Teke Wiggin Feb 22
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