"White-collar consumers" experiencing financial strain, compounded by ongoing slump in white-collar employment.
Tagged: mortgage credit
The average rejection rate for mortgage applications increased by 8.6 percentage points to 20.7% in 2024, well above the 2019 rate of 10.2%.
Consumer credit utilization decreased to 51.6% down from the prior month, hitting a new four-year low.
MBA releases report analyzing ICE Mortgage data
Consumer credit preferences shift as households anticipate reduced demand for credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans in the coming year.
Federal court grants preliminary approval for settlement alleging unlawful charges for mortgage payments made online or by phone.
Mortgage refinance application rates plunged from 21.4% in October 2021 to 8.9% in October 2022.
Renters, including historically underserved groups, will benefit from paying on time each month.
Investors reduced offerings of ARM, Non-QM loans; HELOCs up slightly.
Expectations stable on home price increases but high rent increases expected.