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Inflow of New COVID-19 Forbearance Plans Declines: Black Knight

Tuesday, 05 May 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

After a surge in early April, the number of new forbearance plans being enacted daily began to taper down following the 15th of the month when late fees are traditionally charged for past-due mortgage payments. That's according to Black Knight. Read more...

Mr Cooper Loses $168M in First Quarter

Thursday, 07 May 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

Mr Cooper has posted a first-quarter loss of $168 million. So reports the Associated Press. Read more...

Fannie, Freddie Privatization Looks Tricky Post-Pandemic

Friday, 08 May 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

The impact of the coronavirus on the mortgage market has added fresh difficulties to the Trump administration’s plan of releasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from federal sway. So reports Bloomberg. Read more...

Weekly Home Purchase Applications Jump 12%

Wednesday, 06 May 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

Mortgage applications to buy a home last week rose by 12%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. So reports CNBC. Read more...

Mortgage Rates Sink Again to All-Time Low

Sunday, 03 May 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

American mortgage rates have dropped again to the lowest since data-keeping began. So reports Bloomberg. Read more...

Bodnar of MMG: There is a Limit

Sunday, 26 April 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

Bill Bodnar of The Mortgage Market Guide says there’s a limit to how high mortgage backed securities prices can go. Read more...

3.4M Now in Forbearance, 6.4% of All Mortgages: Black Knight

Wednesday, 29 April 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

As of April 23, more than 3.4 million homeowners are now in forbearance plans, representing 6.4% of all active mortgages. That’s according to newly released data from Black Knight’s McDash Flash Forbearance Tracker. Read more...

Mortgage Volume Fizzles Despite Low Interest Rates

Thursday, 30 April 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

Demand for mortgages seems to be leveling off, with purchase applications at a five-year low while refinance applications remain elevated. So reports CNBC. Read more...

Mortgage Rates Level Off, But Lenders’ Offerings Vary

Tuesday, 28 April 2020

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Written by Chris Frankie

Mortgage rates were little changed last week, holding close to their all-time lows, but borrowers who were willing to shop around could see a range of different numbers. So reports MoneyWise. Read more...