MBA Revises Originations Forecast Downward For 2023
Now predicts lenders will originate $1.98 trillion overall in mortgages in 2023, down 12% from 2022 and down 3.5% from its October forecast.
Now predicts lenders will originate $1.98 trillion overall in mortgages in 2023, down 12% from 2022 and down 3.5% from its October forecast.
Mortgage payments are up by $629 in the first 10 months of the year, a 45.5% increase.
FHA to allow private flood insurance policies on insured single-family mortgages in special flood hazard areas.
MBA estimates that 350,000 homeowners are seeking assistance.
MBA says servicing continues to be the silver lining for IMBs.
A 4% jump in purchase applications led the 1st increase in 8 weeks.
Higher rates and the worsening outlook for the housing market and economy cited for decline.
MBA says Refinance Index is down 87%, Purchase Index is down 41% from last year.