Tagged: mortgage rates

High costs, softening returns drive real estate investors to purchase fewest houses since 2020 this past spring

Even one-fifth more affordable listings hasn’t moved the needle as the pervasive affordability problem demands bigger changes, analysis finds

Refi share eases, FHA refinances gain ground while purchase activity holds steady

Stays negative for 16th consecutive month, though showing strong regional variation

Refi apps claim largest portion in months as ARMs see 25% spike

From FHA delinquencies to high refi potential — but low retention rates — ICE analysts outline housing market’s complexities

Deal could value GSEs at combined $500B, sell a portion of their stock to raise ~$30B

Refinance activity claims highest share in months, MBA reports

Single-family business up more than 10% YoY, with notable increase in refi share

Both purchase and refinance activity fall, despite inventory increases in many areas