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First American Financial Profits Fall 80%

CEO says company is positioned to 'emerge even strong when the current down cycle ends.'

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Mortgage Credit Availability Dips In January

MBA says mortgage credit decreases even as rates are forecast to decline.

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Foreclosure Activity Rose In January For 21st Straight Month

Completed foreclosures see first year-over-year decrease.

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Flyhomes: Nearly 80% Of Aspiring Homebuyers Slowed Or Halted Search

Lender says majority in survey cited high interest rates; offers new product to cover costs of refinancing.

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Mortgage Applications Increase 4th Time In 5 Weeks

MBA survey finds overall volume increased 7.4% from a week earlier.

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Fannie Mae: Housing Market Sentiment 'Subdued'

Home Purchase Sentiment Index rose in January for 3rd straight month, but remains below pre-pandemic level.

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Mortgage Economic Review For February 2023

A summary and review of key economic data that affects the mortgage and real estate business.

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Black Knight: Nearly 60% Of Borrowers Used Rate Buydowns

Housing prices, mortgage rates continue to decline but affordability still an issue.

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MCT: Rate Lock Volume Jumps 109% In January

Volume increased across the board, lead by rate/term refis rising 124%.

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Job Market Defies Expectations, Adds 517,000 In January

Combined with upward revisions for November & December, market proves even stronger than many thought.

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