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Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease in September
Delinquency rates for mortgages backed by commercial and multifamily properties declined in September, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest monthly MBA CREF Loan Performance Survey.
Want to Take A Loan Against Your House?
There may come a time when you need some extra money. You may have repairs or additions that you want to do to your house. You may find yourself in an emergency situation and need access to money. If you own a home, there a couple of different ways you can access the equity in your home.
Best Places to Live in the Outer Banks
If you’re in search of a lifestyle with an alluring change of pace, then the nonchalant style of living offered by the pristine life of the Outer Banks of Northern Carolina should render the location highly ideal for you. From remote sandy beaches to fresh seafood and wild horses, living in the Outer Banks will have you feeling like you’re on a lifelong vacation.
Saving for Your First Home in California
Saving for your first home can seem like a daunting task and it often begins with saving for your down payment. A down payment on a home is ideally 20% of the market selling price of the home; it’s at this amount that you can usually avoid paying private mortgage insurance (PMI), an additional monthly cost for borrowers who put down less than 20%.
MBA Opens Doors Foundation Kicks Off 2021 Fundraising Season with More Than $2.7 Million...
The MBA Opens Doors Foundation (Opens Doors) today announced it received $2.71 million in corporate and individual donations during its two-day FY 2021 fundraising campaign
3 Reasons Why You May Want to Refinance Your Mortgage
Purchasing a home is a major financial transaction, and usually involves the potential homeowner becoming a borrower as well. Most homeowners secure mortgages that last for 30 years
Three Government Loan Programs for First time Home Buyers
A growing concern among millennials who want to purchase a home is that they cannot afford it. In fact, according to a recent poll by The Urban Institute, 53% of millennials say they cannot afford to buy a home because of the high down payment required. In the same poll it also states that 33% of millennials don’t purchase a home because they believe that they can’t qualify for a mortgage.
Exploring the 2020 Craze of Refinancing and Remortgaging
Across the United States, not only are financial institutions noting the fluctuating state of mortgages, but homeowners are also looking to take advantage of the situation.
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Declines to 7.16%
The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 4 basis points from 7.20% of servicers' portfolio volume in the prior week to 7.16%
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in August
Mortgage credit availability decreased in August according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from Ellie Mae's AllRegs® Market Clarity® business information tool
Benefits Of Hiring A Bellevue Mortgage Company When Buying A New Home
Searching for a home is a great experience. Some things can be compared to the process of searching for your new primary residence. At the same time, the search for a new home can be a bit daunting. The way toward finding a home and applying for a home loan advance is unpredictable and requires a ton of time and mental effort. To find the right home, you must first locate it, and then you must inspect it properly, move it further.
IMB Production Profits Soar in Second Quarter of 2020
Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a net gain of $4,548 on each loan they originated in the second quarter of 2020, up from a reported gain of $1,600 per loan in the first quarter of 2020
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Remains Flat at 7.20%
The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance remained unchanged relative to the prior week at 7.20%
MBA Statement on FHFA Extending Pandemic-Related Programs
MBA's President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, issued the following statement on the announcement by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) extending, through September 30, 2020, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's loan origination flexibilities
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Declines Slightly to 7.20%
The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 1 basis point from 7.21% of servicers' portfolio volume in the prior week to 7.20%
Existing-home sales continued on a strong, upward trajectory in July, marking two consecutive months...
The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 1 basis point from 7.21%
Do I Need Personal Liability Insurance for My Property?
When you own a property, you have a lot of responsibilities which you must deal with. You have to maintain and look after that property, as well as ensure that it is safe. You’ll want to ensure that you have secured your home for the whole family
How Credit Score Affects Your Home Loan
Your credit score is crucial when you are applying for a home loan. Lenders, upon knowing what your credit score, can fairly estimate the quality of your credit, or the amount of risk that may be involved in extending you a loan.
New Refinancing Fee Could Roil Mortgage Market
National Association of Realtors® President Vince Malta issued the following statement in response to Wednesday’s announcement by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac of plans to impose a new 0.5% adverse-market fee
Mortgage Delinquencies Spike in the Second Quarter of 2020
The delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 8.22 percent of all loans outstanding at the end of the second quarter