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Volume 23 Issue 176

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in August

Mortgage credit availability increased in August according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index, a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.

Commercial Mortgage Delinquency Rates Increased in the Second Quarter

Commercial mortgage delinquencies increased in the second quarter of 2024, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial Delinquency Report.

Fannie Mae HPSI Up Slightly in August

Fannie Mae released the results of its Home Purchase Sentiment Index for August, finding it increased 0.6 points to 72.1.

MBA VIDEOS

MBA Research Minute

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Industry Leaders on Why You Should Attend MBA's IMB Conference

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MBA Eye on Washington

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TOP NATIONAL NEWS

Will Mortgage Rates Fall After the September Fed Meeting? Here’s What Some Experts Predict
How Much Will a $450,000 Mortgage Cost Monthly Once Rates are Cut?
FHA Has Loan Option for Low-FICO Homebuyers
Canadians Outspend Other Foreign Real Estate Buyers in the U.S.

MBA NEWS

Sept. 18: How AI Can Help Servicers Combat the High Cost of Borrower Communications
Sept. 26: mPact Presents An Entrepreneur/Founder/Young Professional

Quote: Sept. 10, 2024

“Credit availability increased in August, with the conventional credit index reaching its highest level since July 2022. This was driven by increased cash-out refinance and non-QM programs.” --Joel Kan, MBA’s Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist

Dealmaker: Calmwater Capital Funds $17M Multifamily Construction Loan

Calmwater Capital, El Segundo, Calif., provided San Diego-based Greenline Development Group with a $16.5 million construction loan on a 69-unit multifamily property in San Diego.

September 09, 2024

(Sponsored) Optimal Blue: Revolutionizing Capital Markets with AI

Optimal Blue’s AI assistants tackle real-world challenges lenders face by combining value-driven innovation with mortgage expertise.

September 10, 2024

Melissa Kozicki from Mortgage Cadence–How Compliance Enables Innovation and Optimization

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In today's fiercely competitive mortgage environment, dynamic risk management through an opportunistic compliance lens is a competitive advantage.

September 09, 2024

Chart of the Week: Payroll Growth and Unemployment Rate

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The August employment report confirmed that the job market is cooling.

September 09, 2024

National MI, MBA Opens Doors Foundation Celebrate Five Years of Partnership

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Since 2012, the MBA Opens Doors Foundation has worked side by side with families whose homes are in jeopardy while caring for a critically ill or injured child.

September 09, 2024

MBA Advocacy Update: New Bob Broeksmit Blog on Housing Supply; California AI Bill Update

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This week’s top legislative and policy news from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

September 09, 2024

ICE’s Vicki Vidal: Preparing for the Proposed Regulation X Rule to Streamline Loss Mitigation

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Adding to the significant changes in loss mitigation products and policies this year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has published a proposed rule that revamps the current loss mitigation rules.

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