September Mortgage Credit Availability Up 1.5%

Mortgage credit availability increased for the third straight month in September to its highest level in five months, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Tuesday.

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“We continue to expect weakening refinance activity as rates move higher and borrowers see less of a rate incentive.”
–Joel Kan, MBA Associate Vice President of Economic and Industry Forecasting.

September Mortgage Credit Availability Up 1.5%

Mortgage credit availability increased for the third straight month in September to its highest level in five months, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Tuesday.

Stanley Middleman of Freedom Mortgage: Let’s Use What We Learned from Past Housing Mistakes

We must remember to encourage people to buy homes they can afford and educate them on the costs that go with owning a home. That includes advising consumers not to borrow as much money as they possibly can, lest they become “house poor” and miss out on being able to create a more financially secure future for themselves and their families.