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FHFA Seeks More Input on Credit Score Shift

FHFA Seeks More Input on Credit Score Shift

Friday, 15 September 2023
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency has revealed plans for more stakeholder forums, listening sessions and other public engagement ahead of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s new credit score requirements. So reports MortgageOrb. Read more...
MMG's Bodnar: It's All About Inflation and Oil

MMG's Bodnar: It's All About Inflation and Oil

Friday, 15 September 2023
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Bill Bodnar of the Mortgage Market Guide (MMG) digs into inflation and oil and their impact on the mortgage market. Read more...
ICE Closes on Black Knight Deal

ICE Closes on Black Knight Deal

Sunday, 10 September 2023
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Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has wrapped up its purchase of housing finance data provider Black Knight. So reports MortgageOrb. Read more...
Average Mortgage Payment Surges 60% in Two Years

Average Mortgage Payment Surges 60% in Two Years

Sunday, 10 September 2023
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The average mortgage payment among borrowers purchasing a home has soared 60% over the past two years to $2,306, before taxes and insurance, according to Black Knight data. So reports Real Estate News. Read more...
Housing Costs Keep Consumer Sentiment Gloomy: Fannie Mae

Housing Costs Keep Consumer Sentiment Gloomy: Fannie Mae

Sunday, 10 September 2023
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Although consumers have become slightly less downbeat than a year ago, affordability concerns have continued to dim their perceptions about whether it’s a good time to buy a house, according to Fannie Mae. So reports DSNews. Read more...
Mortgage Rates Edge Down But Hold Above 4% for Fourth Week

Mortgage Rates Edge Down But Hold Above 4% for Fourth Week

Sunday, 10 September 2023
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U.S. long-term mortgage rates have slipped but still hold close to their highest since the early 2000s. So reports Reuters. Read more...
Mortgage Rates Stay Above 7% for Third Straight Week

Mortgage Rates Stay Above 7% for Third Straight Week

Monday, 04 September 2023
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U.S. long-term mortgage rates have slipped but remained above 7% for a third week in a row. So reports CNN. Read more...
Can Remote Work Ease the Affordability Crunch?

Can Remote Work Ease the Affordability Crunch?

Monday, 04 September 2023
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Flexible working arrangements have remained popular long after the onset of the COVID pandemic, which could help reduce affordability pressures around homebuying. So reports Fannie Mae’s Perspectives blog. Read more...
Guild Mortgage Acquires Midwest-Based First Centennial

Guild Mortgage Acquires Midwest-Based First Centennial

Monday, 04 September 2023
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San Diego, California-based lender Guild Mortgage has acquired Illinois-based First Centennial Mortgage, which has branches mainly in the Midwest. So reports MReport. Read more...
Ishbia Pledged Most of UWM’s Outstanding Shares to Buy Suns

Ishbia Pledged Most of UWM’s Outstanding Shares to Buy Suns

Monday, 04 September 2023
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Mat Ishbia, chairman and CEO of UWM Holdings Corp., promised more than half of the mortgage giant’s outstanding shares to secure two loans before his record $4 billion purchase of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. So reports Bloomberg. Read more...

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