"Interest rates continued to decline in May, but we are seeing signs of refinances leveling out, as the percentage of closed refinances held at 65% for the second month," said Jonathan Corr, president and CEO of Ellie Mae. "As we enter the summer months that typically bring a busier purchase market, we will watch to see if the numbers shift further as homebuyers continue to take advantage of low rates and a loosening of inventory after a tight March and April driven by the shelter in place."
According to the report, the 30-year rate on conventional loans fell from 3.48% to 3.44%, the 30-year rate on FHA loans fell from 3.56% in April to 3.45% in May. Ellie Mae's report also stated that the time to close all loan increased to 45 days in May, up three days from the previous month.
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Redfin says sellers are cutting their asking prices in the two southern states.
Two states in particular are experiencing a ballooning supply of homes for sale this spring, paired with modest price cuts to entice buyers.
A new report from Redfin indicates that housing supply is surging in Florida and Texas, and sellers are cutting their asking prices...
National Association of Realtors reports gains in Northeast, South and West, with a slight drop in the Midwest
Homes under contract are rising at a cautiously hopeful pace this spring.
The National Association of Realtors’ Pending home Sales Index climbed 3.4% in March, increasing to 78.2. Year-over-year, pending transactions were up 0.1%.
“March's Pending Home Sales Index – at...