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Consumers Don't Understand Home Equity Benefits

FirstClose survey shows significant lack of awareness among consumers, but lenders can help.

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FHFA Releases Q4 2023 National Mortgage Database

Lock-in effect shows signs of easing

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2023: A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Year For Mortgage Bankers

If 2022 was bad, more expenses, fewer sales, and thinner margins in 2023 makes 2024 a make-or-break year for many.

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It's A Buyers' Market In Texas And Florida

Redfin says sellers are cutting their asking prices in the two southern states.

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Pending Home Sales Climbed 3.4% In March

National Association of Realtors reports gains in Northeast, South and West, with a slight drop in the Midwest

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Mortgage Rates Continue Their Ascent

The 30-year FRM averaged 7.17% as of April 25, 2024, up from last week, when it averaged 7.10%.

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February Delinquency Rates Remain Historically Low

Most homeowners with a mortgage still able to make their payments on time in February, CoreLogic report shows.

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Homebuying Excitement Is Up Among Veterans

Survey results indicate optimism about housing market among U.S. veterans and service members

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U.S. Economy Grew At 1.6% Rate In Q1

The slowdown comes at the same time that the Federal Reserve's efforts to combat inflation have stalled.

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