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As Lenders Move To More AI, Digitization, Borrowers Want A Real Human

90% of homebuyers want their lender to walk them through 'every aspect of' borrowing process,' J.D. Power tells NMP

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Operations
Mortgage Applications Up As Rates Decline For Sixth Consecutive Week

Refinance activity jumps 16% while purchase applications rise, signaling momentum in the housing market

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First-Time Buyers Still Dominate 2024 Mortgage Market, Despite Dip

Many current homeowners stayed put, while first-timers braved high rates and home prices

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U.S. Foreclosure Activity On The Rise

Delaware, Illinois, Nevada lead states with highest foreclosure rates in February

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Gen Z Poised To Buy Homes, But High Costs Test Limits

ServiceLink's 2025 state of homebuying report unveils key trends in the housing market

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Renters Beware: Discounts May Disappear

Rents tick up 0.4% from last year as new apartment construction slows, signaling a potential end to rent stability

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Mortgage Rates Take A Lucky Seventh Dip

Latest rate declines should provide homebuyers ‘a strong incentive to make a move,' Freddie Mac Chief Economist says

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Consumer Housing Sentiment Declines For First Time Since 2023

Rising concerns over home affordability and job security continue to weigh on consumer outlook

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Texas Home Sales And Prices Show Modest Growth In 2024

Statewide trends show slight growth in sales and home prices, with increased availability for buyers

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Median Monthly Mortgage Payment Just $26 Below All-Time High

Falling mortgage rates are a plus, but homes sitting on market for longest span in five years

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