MBA, Trade Groups Submit Main Street Lending Program Recommendations
The Mortgage Bankers Association and affiliated groups shared recommendations with the Senate Banking Committee to improve the Main Street Lending Program’s effectiveness for commercial real estate owners and tenants.
June Existing Home Sales Jump Record 20.7%
Existing home sales rebounded at a record pace in June, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday, showing strong signs of a market turnaround after three straight months of sales declines caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Second-Quarter Home Seller Profits Rise to 36%
ATTOM Data Solutions, Irvine, Calif., said its second-quarter 2020 U.S. Home Sales Report showed home sellers nationwide realized a gain of $75,971 on the typical sale, up from the $66,500 in the first quarter and from $65,250 a year ago.
MBA: Mortgage Applications Up 3rd Straight Week
Mortgage applications rose for the third consecutive week as interest rates hovered at record levels, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 17.
Fannie Mae: Explore How the Industry is Going Digital with eMortgages
eMortgages have grown significantly - and in light of recent events, demand is higher than ever. Henry Cason, SVP and Head of Digital Products at Fannie Mae, shares how the industry is embracing digital mortgage solutions. Read our attached blog post for more information.