Freddie Mac Leads Effort To Standardize, Streamline Down Payment Assistance Programs

Initiative aims to remove confusion and improve access for homebuyers seeking down payment assistance.

Dec 06, 2023
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Mortgage Applications Increase 2.8%

Refinancing activity gains momentum from lowest mortgage rates since August 2023.

Dec 06, 2023
Cenlar Hires Two, Makes Internal Promotion

All three will be directors of enterprise portfolio management.

Dec 05, 2023
Redfin Predicts 2024 Will Be The Year Homebuyers Catch A Break

Home prices will fall, new listings rise, and mortgage rates will stay above 6%.

Dec 05, 2023
US Home Price Growth Continues Slow But Steady Increase In October

CoreLogic projects that annual home price growth will relax to 2.9% by October 2024.

Dec 05, 2023
Guaranty Bank & Trust Launches CommunityFirst Mortgage And Development Program

The program is designed to be an affordable housing and neighborhood inclusivity initiative.

Dec 05, 2023
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Proposed Updates To 203(k) Lauded As Beneficial

Changes would increase thresholds, completion deadlines

Dec 04, 2023
Realtor.Com Predicts Top Housing Markets For 2024

Toledo, Ohio, Oxnard, Calif., and Rochester, N.Y. take top spots in annual ranking

Dec 04, 2023
First Community Mortgage Hires Experienced Capital Markets Expert

Jeff Pancer brings 34 years of experience to new EVP of Capital Markets role.

Dec 04, 2023
Equity Withdrawals Rose Slightly In Q3 2023

High interest rates are compressing usage by 55% or $54B.

Dec 04, 2023
NewRez Introduces 1% Down Mortgages

RezSource targeted to low-income borrowers and first-time homebuyers.

Dec 04, 2023
Cocktails Are For Closers!

Fellow MLOs share their favorite drinks for those celebratory moments in their careers

Dec 01, 2023
Teachers & Coaches Are Ripe For The Picking

Great originators and business leaders come from classrooms and sidelines

Dec 01, 2023
Helping the H.E.L.P.E.R.s

Federal bill poised to open up market to more teachers, first responders

Dec 01, 2023