MPA, May 1, 2025-Candyd MendozaAmericans are carrying more mortgage debt than ever, with the national total now topping $12.6 trillion and the average household owing nearly $105,000, but not all …
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Forget Rate Hikes – Climate Change Is Already Killing Mortgage Lenders’ Deals
MPA, May 1, 2025-Bryony GarlickAs Colorado’s home insurance market veers further into crisis, mortgage professionals are sounding the alarm on what’s at stake—not just for homeowners, but for lenders and …
With Big Changes Underway, Freddie Mac’s Earnings Report Shows Financial Growth
HousingWire, May 1, 2025-Sarah WolakFreddie Mac announced Thursday that it earned net income of $2.8 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a 1% annual increase.Click here for more (subscription)
Tips to Boost, Protect Credit Scores and Get a Lower Mortgage Rate
Orange County Register, May 1, 2025-Jeff LazersonBoosting your FICO credit score as a pathway to a lower mortgage payment is easier than you might think.Hopefully, the tips in this column …
Housing Advocates ‘Very Worried’ Veterans Could Face Foreclosure as VA Mortgage Rescue Program Phases Out
CNN, May 1, 2025-Brian ToddAffordable housing advocates and congressional Democrats are warning that more foreclosures may occur as the Department of Veterans Affairs phases out a mortgage rescue program for …
Americans Could Be Overvaluing Their Homes
Newsweek, April 30, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroInventory is surging across the U.S. and home sales are slowing down as sellers list their properties for a price much higher than buyers, who are …
Fannie Mae Posts 29th Straight Quarter of Profitability Amid GSE Shakeup
HousingWire, April 30, 2025-Sarah WolakFannie Mae announced its first quarter 2025 earnings today, reporting a net income of $3.7 billion, which added to the company’s 29th consecutive quarter of positive …
Builders Have the Most Unsold Homes Since 2009. These Are the Housing Markets With Deals
Fast Company, April 30, 2025-Lance LambertSpeaking to investors earlier this month, D.R. Horton CEO Paul Romanowski said that the spring 2025 selling season for America’s-largest homebuilder is off to a …
Housing Market Shows Positive Sign For Summer 2025 Buyers
Newsweek, April 30, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroWhile home prices are still rising across the U.S., the pace of their growth has slowed down significantly compared to the previous couple of years, suggesting …
Fannie Mae Lowers Mortgage Rate Outlook for 2025, 2026
MPA, April 29, 2025-Candyd MendozaFannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group has adjusted its projections for the housing market, mortgage rates, and broader economic conditions in its latest April …