Opinion
Will the mortgage forbearance help or hurt the US housing market? Homeowners who are thinking of using the program should read the fine print
The data doesn't yet reflect the impact of COVID-19
In this uncertain market, demand for jumbo mortgages is declining as more homeowners seek forbearances and investors look to more secure loans during the Covid-19 crisis
For now, evictions and foreclosures will be placed on a moratorium until the end of April
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration increased their loan limits to $510,400 and $331,760, respectively
Every census division tracked by Federal Housing Finance Agency reported positive annual price gains, with the Mountain division climbing the most at 6.7%
Prices were up 0.2% month-over-month in August and 4.6% year-over-year, according to data released Wednesday
Home prices climbed 5% year-over-year in second quarter of 2019, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency
Home prices are rising but not as fast as earlier this year, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency
The program will combine previously separate markets for mortgage-backed securities known as TBAs. Proponents say it will lower mortgage interest rates
Multiple economic surveys released Tuesday show home price growth has continued to slow down nationwide
The former NAR economist has long been vocal in calling for reform to the government-sponsored entities that drive the country's mortgage market
The home price index was up 0.6% month-over-month and 5.6% year-over-year, Federal Housing Finance Agency says
The advocacy group hopes things like the 30-year mortgage and affordable credit stick around for the foreseeable future
The Pacific Division saw the biggest decrease in price gains while the South Atlantic saw the largest rise