Analysis and Data
Forbearance decreased by 34 basis points from 2.62% of servicers' portfolio volume the previous week to 2.82%.
The Mortgage Bankers Association's Builder Application Survey reported a 16.2% year-over-year decline in new home purchase apps for Sept. 2021.
Homebuyers are finding slightly more selection, more price cuts, and a bit more time to evaluate a home before it goes under contract.
A study conducted by TransUnion, which explores the creditworthiness of low-to-moderate income consumers, revealed that the segment represents a $300 billion growth opportunity for the mortgage industry.
Mortgage Bankers Association 2022 outlook also sees continued decline in refinancing loans
MBA's Mortgage Credit Availability Index rose 1.5% last month, the third consecutive monthly increase.
The ESR Group expects The Federal Reserve to begin tapering assets in the purchase program by the end of the year.
While a recent report revealed the average monthly rent increased 11% across the nation in the past year, mortgage payments increased at a more rapid rate, increasing 15% year-over-year in Sept. 2021.
Findings from First American Financial Corporation's Potential Home Sales Model don't quite point to a direct correlation between house price growth and increased market potential.
ATTOM released its Q3 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, showing 45,517 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings.