Tagged: Housing Affordability

Median purchase application payments rose 3.5% from the end of 2023 — the last 'worst year in decades' for home sales

Florida observes 3.4% annual decline in share of equity-rich homes, while gains in the Northeast consolidate

“We do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance,” Powell told reporters at Wednesday's press conference

MBA expects "gradual pick up in purchase activity in the coming months" — pending a big "if"

Updated indices, economists say regional factors to determine fate of affordability

Fannie Mae lowered its 2025 originations forecast by 2.5%, and total home sales forecast by 2.25%, this week.

One-third of typical mortgage payment now made up of taxes and insurance

MBA's Fratantoni says economic data likely to keep rates 'steady at these levels'

As borrowers increasingly rely on government and non-conforming loans, the GSE market has shrunk dramatically

Declining lock volumes and applications signal difficult conditions ahead with volatility on the upswing