While monthly principal, interest, and property tax obligations are up an average 15-17% since the beginning of 2020, the average monthly property insurance payment is up a staggering 52% over that same period.
Panelists at MBA's annual event agree GSEs have neglected to facilitate mandatory adoption of new credit scoring models, set to take effect in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Fannie, Freddie, and HUD revive key announcements, rolling out expanded appraisal waivers and transparency initiatives
The GSE will expand its performing loan repurchase pilot to all lenders beginning in the first quarter of 2025.
MBA Chief Economist Mike Frantantoni predicted that loan volumes will end 2024 at $1.8 trillion and then jump to $2.3 trillion in 2025
Campus Door is piloting the program along with LoanSense
What mortgage leaders want to see revised in the wake of Supreme Court undoing of government favoritism
Rapid run-up In title, credit, appraisal costs force an investigation
Lenders prep for possible refi bonanza
Exploring evolving home markets: resilience, value, and fraud
