Climate Disasters Are an Affordable Housing Problem

Bloomberg News, Aug. 16, 2024-Juan Pablo Garnham and Arjuna HeimWhen Maui was devastated by wildfires in August 2023, some residents were initially fortunate. The neighborhood of Makawao, for example, was …

Mortgage Refinance Applications Surge 60%

Newsweek, Aug. 8, 2024-Matthew ImeplliHomeowner mortgage refinance applications increased by nearly 60% this past week, new data shows.Click here for more

There’s Finally Some Good News on Refis. What’s Next?

National Mortgage News, Aug. 12, 2024-Brad FinkelsteinRefinance volume made up 17% of rate locks in July, the most activity in nearly two years, according to Optimal Blue, but early August …

Homeowners Insurance a Hidden Risk for Secondary Market

National Mortgage News, Aug. 12, 2024-Brad FinkelsteinHomeowners insurance is labeled as one of the hidden costs for property owners, and their escalating prices could have an impact on the secondary …

HELOC Originations Up Following 3 Quarterly Declines

Home Equity Lending News, Aug. 2, 2024Quarterly originations of home-equity lines of credit turned higher — reversing three consecutive quarterly declines. First-half HELOC production has surpassed a half-million units.Click here for …

Housing Industry Eyes Fed’s Next Rate Cut Move

MPA, Aug. 1, 2024-Candyd MendozaThe Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but signaled a potential shift towards lower borrowing costs in the coming months.Click here for more

Surprise, Housing Cost to Income Ratio Has Barely Changed

HousingWire, July 31, 2024-Aziz SunderjiAlthough Americans have complained about high housing costs for decades, their concerns have taken on a fevered pitch recently. At first glance, these concerns seem reasonable: …