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1 In 5 Homebuyers Have Used Alternative Financing: Survey

Use of alternative funding is more prevalent among minorities and lower income borrowers.

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NAR: Existing-Home Sales Fell 2.7%, 2nd Straight Monthly Decline

Month-over-month, sales in March fell in three of the four major U.S. regions, while holding steady in the West.

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Refinances Fade Out, ARM Loans Enter The Scene

Since ARM loans typically have lower rates than fixed mortgages, they’ve become more attractive to borrowers.

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Effects Of 'Out of Whack' Housing Market Should Be Short-Lived

Wharton real estate professor says effects of higher prices and mortgage rates should correct soon

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Mortgage Costs Up 38% In One Year But Homes Still Selling

Austin, TX market hardest hit with increase of 63.2% year-over-year

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As Mortgage Rates Rise, Half Of Homeowners Say 'So What?'

About half (51%) of homeowners have a rate under 4% — substantially below today’s level of 5%.

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Led By Multi-Family, Housing Starts Rose In March

Economist: Builder sentiment remains higher than pre-pandemic, as several long-term trends continue to boost demand for new construction.

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Number Of Loans In Forbearance Continues To Drop

The MBA's Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance fell 13 basis points.

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Consumers Expect Inflation To Continue To Rise In The Next Year

Survey respondents also expect to lose access to credit and spend more for household goods.

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March Inflation Heavily Impacted By Russia-Ukraine War, Fannie Mae Reports

March inflation reports were heavily impacted by the energy price spike caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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