National Mortgage Professional, Dec. 17, 2024-Lew SichelmanMany Low-Income Housing Tax Credit developments wouldn’t get off the ground without conventional mortgage lenders, who are often called upon to supply a significant …
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U.S. Baby Boomers More Likely to Buy Homes at Risk of Heat, Fire and Flood
Mansion Global, Dec. 16, 2024-Liz LuckingOlder Americans are more likely to buy homes in areas with significant climate risk than their younger counterparts, according to a report Monday from Redfin.Click …
Americans Stay Put Amid Rising Home Values and Limited Housing Options, New Data Shows
WCNC, Dec. 16, 2024-Nikki BajemaNew data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows just how much life in America changed during the pandemic. From family life to housing trends, a lot …
Refinancing Surge to Boost Nonbank Mortgage Lenders in 2025
MPA, Dec. 16, 2024-Candyd MendozaThe outlook for U.S. nonbank mortgage companies in 2025 is looking brighter, according to Fitch Ratings. Lower interest rates, increased mortgage origination volumes, and stronger gain-on-sale …
Prepare for a Wild Ride in 2025, Fannie Mae Warns
National Mortgage News, Dec. 16, 2024-Brad FinkelsteinMortgage rate unpredictability will be the driving factor for the market in 2025, likely leading to short bursts of refinance activity as the industry …
MBA Floats Idea for New Ginnie Mae Mortgage Securitization Product
HousingWire, Dec. 12, 2024-Chris ClowThe Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Thursday published a proposal for Ginnie Mae to develop a new mortgage securitization product. The association said it would boost …
Economists’ 2025 Housing Market Forecasts Largely Call for Mortgage Rates to Stay Above 6% Next Year
Associated Press, Dec. 13, 2024-Alex VeigaHome shoppers hoping for more attractive mortgage rates next year may be disappointed.Click here for more
Top 10 Housing Markets for 2025 Revealed: NAR
MPA, Dec. 13, 2024-Candyd MendozaThe National Association of Realtors has unveiled its top 10 housing markets to watch in 2025, predicting strong performances across these regions.Click here for more
Homebuying Demand Nears Spring Levels as Mortgage Rates Ease
MPA, Dec. 13, 2024-Candyd MendozaHomebuying demand is approaching its highest levels since early spring as mortgage rates retreat from a four-month peak, according to Redfin’s latest report.Click here for more
Servicing Outstanding Grows in 3Q With Push From FHA/VA
Inside Mortgage Finance, Dec. 12, 2024-Brandon IveyThe volume of servicing outstanding increased again in the third quarter of 2024, helped by government-insured loans, according to a new ranking and analysis …