ICE: September, October See Refinance Surge

Intercontinental Exchange Inc., Atlanta, released its Mortgage Monitor, finding that more than 300,000 refinances closed in September and October–the most in 2.5 years.

Black Knight: Housing Market Reheating

The housing market is “reheating,” with home prices hitting new peaks at the national and local level and no end in sight to the inventory shortage driving price increases, reported Black Knight, Jacksonville, Fla.

Black Knight: Housing Market Reheating

The housing market is “reheating,” with home prices hitting new peaks at the national and local level and no end in sight to the inventory shortage driving price increases, reported Black Knight, Jacksonville, Fla.

Mortgage Holders Gain $1.2 Trillion in 1Q Tappable Equity

The least-affordable housing market in nearly two decades provides at least one windfall—the average home has gained nearly 9 percent in value since just the start of 2022, with homeowners gaining more than $1.2 trillion in equity in the first quarter, said Black Knight, Jacksonville, Fla.

Borrower Behavior Changing as Home Affordability Drops

Though home price appreciation slowed slightly in March, 30-year mortgage interest rates above 5 percent have pushed affordability to nearly its worst-ever level, said Black Knight, Jacksonville, Fla.

Black Knight: Annual Price Growth at Record High

Black Knight, Jacksonville, Fla., said home prices rose by 1.84% in February – nearly four times the 25-year average for the month – marking the 14th month of the pandemic to see greater than 1% monthly growth.