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MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases to 0.23% in December 2023
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 3 basis points from 0.26% of servicers’ portfolio volume in the prior month to 0.23% as of Dec. 31, 2023.
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MBA Announces Support for H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
On Jan. 16, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., released H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. The Mortgage Bankers Association strongly supports the bipartisan, bicameral bill.
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Matic: Challenges in Home Insurance Market Likely to Continue
Matic, Columbus, Ohio, in a recent year-end report noted 79% of mortgage lenders experienced an increase in problems with home insurance in the past year, among other challenges. Moreover, the company predicted such challenges may persist into 2024.
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MBA Chart of the Week: End of Quarter Delinquency Status
Ongoing challenges in commercial real estate markets pushed the delinquency rate on CRE-backed loans higher in the final three months of 2023.
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Optimal Blue: December Brought Significant Growth in Rate/Term Refinance Volume
Interest rate drops in late 2023 spurred big changes, including a 43% increase in rate/term refinance volume between November and December, according to Optimal Blue, Plano, Texas.