MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Increases to 0.23% in June
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance increased to 0.23% as of June 30, 2024.
FundingShield: Fraud Risk Still High in Q2
FundingShield, Newport Beach, Calif., released its second-quarter report, finding that 47.08% of transactions in a $74 billion portfolio including residential, commercial and business purpose loans presented some risk.
Chart of the Week: 2023 HELOC and Home Equity Origination Volume by Valuation Method
MBA recently completed its 2024 Home Equity Lending Study (covering 2023 data) tracking trends in origination and servicing operations for home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans.
Harvard JCHS: Remodeling Spending to Increase Slightly
After a modest downturn, homeowner expenditures for improvements and repairs are expected to trend up through the first half of 2025, the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University reported.
RCN Capital: Real Estate Investor Sentiment Increases
RCN Capital, South Windsor, Conn., released its latest RCN Capital/CJ Patrick Co. Investor Sentiment Index, finding 60% of real estate investors view today’s market as better or much better than it was a year ago.