The Federal Open Market Committee, anticipating no dramatic changes to the U.S. economy in the near future, concluded its two-day policy meeting yesterday with no action on key interest rates.
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December Report Caps Solid Year of Jobs, Wage Growth
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 145,000 in December, slightly lower than previous months, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
MBA Chart of the Week: 30-Year Fixed Mortgage vs. 10-Year Treasuries
This week’s chart shows the narrowing of the spread between the 30-year fixed mortgage rate and the 10-year Treasury yield–from a high of 208 basis points in September to 183 basis points at the end of December.
MBA Chart of the Week: 30-Year Fixed Mortgage vs. 10-Year Treasuries
This week’s chart shows the narrowing of the spread between the 30-year fixed mortgage rate and the 10-year Treasury yield–from a high of 208 basis points in September to 183 basis points at the end of December.
MBA Chart of the Week: Homeowner Equity in Real Estate
In the third quarter, homeowners’ equity in real estate reached $18.7 trillion–continuing a run of consecutive quarterly increases dating back to 2012.
Federal Banking Regulatory Agencies Issue Final HVCRE Rule
Three federal bank regulatory agencies last week finalized a rule to modify the treatment of high volatility commercial real estate, a move long advocated by the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Federal Banking Regulatory Agencies Issue Final HVCRE Rule
Three federal bank regulatory agencies this week finalized a rule to modify the treatment of high volatility commercial real estate, a move long advocated by the Mortgage Bankers Association.
The Week Ahead
A busy month continues for the Mortgage Bankers Association, with several reports coming in the next two weeks.
CFPB, Fed, OCC Increase Thresholds for Small Loan Exemption Appraisal Requirements for Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Reserve Board and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency yesterday announced the threshold for exempting loans from special appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans during 2020 will increase from $26,700 to $27,200.
MBA 2020 Forecast: Purchase Originations to Increase 1.6 Percent to $1.29 Trillion; Refinance Activity Expected to Slow after Strong 2019
AUSTIN, TEXAS–The Mortgage Bankers Association expects purchase originations to increase by 1.6 percent to $1.29 trillion in 2020.