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Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Sluggishly Inch Up

As of July 21, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.54% with an average 0.8 point.

Analysis and Data
MBA: Recession Coming? Flip A Coin

Economic research team says there’s a 50% chance for a recession

Analysis and Data
FHFA Director: Fannie, Freddie Need $300B Combined In Capital

So far, the enterprises combined have built $83.5 billion in reserves, or about 27% of the target.

Regulation and Compliance
Fannie Mae Predicts Recession Will Begin In 1Q 2023

Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group forecasts real GDP will increase 0.1% in 2022 and decrease 0.4% in 2023.

Analysis and Data
Jul 20, 2022
The Interest
Are We Entering A Buyers' Market?

Are people moving to less expensive metros?

Jul 20, 2022
NMP's The Principal
Expansion Of Community Reinvestment Act A Poor Fit For A Non-Problem

Equating non-bank mortgage companies to banks is misguided for several reasons.

Analysis and Data
Regulation and Compliance
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Mortgage Banker
A Tale of Two Mortgage Players

Why Smaller May Be More Successful During Down Economic Times

C-Suite Strategies
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Mortgage Banker
Market Potential Dwindling From Recent Highs

As the market adjusts to a post-pandemic norm with higher mortgage rates, housing market potential will subside from recent highs, according to First American.

Analysis and Data
Mentorship In Times Of Crisis

The Value Of A Creative Perspective

Career
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Mortgage Banker