by Beth McGuire | Apr 23, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News |
Two weeks after the average 30-year mortgage rate hit its lowest level since October and home purchase applications surged 20%, mortgage applications are now seeing their second week of significant declines after rates have since bounced up 30 basis points hitting...
by | Apr 21, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Above, Don Layton Sharing his insights on the Trump administration’s approach to GSE (government-sponsored enterprise) privatization, former CEO of Freddie Mac and self-proclaimed “GSE-ologist,” Don Layton, said it’s highly unlikely for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to...
by | Apr 17, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Homesellers find themselves in an advantageous position this spring selling season, with a definitive 81% of recent survey respondents expecting to receive either their asking price or more in seller negotiations—and 70% of potential sellers thinking it’s a good time...
by Beth McGuire | Apr 17, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Following the sharp sell-off in government bonds last week that pushed the 10-year treasury yield up to 4.5%, as is usually the case, mortgage rates followed suit, this week rising to their highest point in two months. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey®...
by | Apr 11, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
The housing market inched toward greater friendliness for buyers in February 2025, according to the latest findings from the National Association of REALTORS®’ Housing Affordability Index, which has been inching back up since a fall in November 2024. The index runs...