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Green mortgages set to take off as US makes homes fit for future Reuters

Green mortgages set to take off as US makes homes fit for future Reuters

02 April 2024

WASHINGTON, April 2 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Jules Fishelman had ambitious plans to green up his century-old home in Burlington, Vermont, but the cost and logistics felt overwhelming. “I’ve had in mind dozens of things I really wanted to do to make it more comfortable, but also to deal with the energy footprint – how […]

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Mark Cohen of Cohen Financial Group Named the #1 Mortgage Broker in the U.S. by Prestigious Scotsman Guide

Mark Cohen of Cohen Financial Group Named the #1 Mortgage Broker in the U.S. by Prestigious Scotsman Guide

02 April 2024

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., April 2, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Mark Cohen, a distinguished mortgage expert with a career spanning over 37 years, has once again earned recognition as the Top Mortgage Broker in the United States, according to the esteemed Scotsman Guide’s annual rankings. Additionally, Cohen has earned recognition for executing the top dollar volume of any broker in the […]

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Today’s mortgage rates for April 2, 2024: Rates remaining steady

Today’s mortgage rates for April 2, 2024: Rates remaining steady

02 April 2024

Today’s 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 7.37% which is higher than last week’s 7.27%, according to data from Curinos. This is a decrease from last month’s 7.44%. Last year around the same time, 30-year fixed rates were 5.84%, which makes today’s rate much higher than it was a year ago. At the current 30-year fixed rate, you’ll […]

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Habitat for Humanity works to create equitable, inclusive communities across the U.S. through annual Home is the Key campaign

Habitat for Humanity works to create equitable, inclusive communities across the U.S. through annual Home is the Key campaign

01 April 2024

ATLANTA, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On April 11, 1968, days after the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., Congress passed the monumental Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, religion, or nationality. The landmark bill gave potential homeowners – particularly Black […]

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10 Major US Cities Where Renting Saves More Money Than Buying

10 Major US Cities Where Renting Saves More Money Than Buying

01 April 2024

A combination of soaring mortgage rates, still-high home prices and falling rents have made it more affordable to rent than buy in all of the top 50 U.S. metros, according to a new Realtor.com report. For You: Housing Market 2024: Avoid Buying a Home in These 25 Texas Cities Discover More: 6 Unusual Ways To Make Extra Money (That […]

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Daily mortgage rates for April 1, 2024: Steady rates

Daily mortgage rates for April 1, 2024: Steady rates

01 April 2024

The average mortgage rate for 30-year fixed loans stayed the same today to 7.27% from 7.27% last week, according to data from Curinos. This is down from last month’s 7.46% and up from a year ago when it was 5.84%. At the current 30-year fixed rate, you’ll pay about $689 each month for every $100,000 you borrow […]

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Housing market malaise hasn’t cut options for equity rich homeowners

Housing market malaise hasn’t cut options for equity rich homeowners

29 March 2024

American homeowners have never enjoyed more home equity. The average homeowner now has $299,000 in equity, $193,000 of which is tappable while still maintaining a 20% equity stake. Mortgage holders gained $1.6 trillion of equity in 2023, reaching a combined $16 trillion in the U.S., the highest year-end total on record, according to Intercontinental Exchange’s […]

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US inflation increases moderately in February; Federal Reserve may consider interest rate hike

US inflation increases moderately in February; Federal Reserve may consider interest rate hike

29 March 2024

US prices saw a moderate increase in February, while the cost of services excluding housing slowed down significantly, indicating that the Federal Reserve might still consider an interest rate hike in June. According to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose by 0.3% last month. Also, data […]

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U.S. Mortgage Delinquencies, Foreclosures Begin 2024 Exceptionally Low

U.S. Mortgage Delinquencies, Foreclosures Begin 2024 Exceptionally Low

29 March 2024

January 2024 started on a low note, at least when considering mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures nationwide. In January 2024, 2.8% of all mortgages in the U.S. were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure), unchanged year-over-year from January 2023 and down by -0.3 percentage points month over […]

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US banks face loss risk from multi-family property loan exposure, says Fitch

US banks face loss risk from multi-family property loan exposure, says Fitch

28 March 2024

WASHINGTON, March 27 (Reuters) – U.S. banks with significant lending exposure to some multi-family properties and particularly rent-controlled housing are vulnerable to posting losses this year on rising costs facing landlords, according to Fitch Ratings analysts. On a Wednesday call, Fitch Ratings analysts highlighted the risks facing banks which have underwritten loans behind apartment complexes and other […]

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HOME AFFORDABILITY IMPROVES SLIGHTLY ACROSS U.S. DURING FIRST QUARTER BUT REMAINS DIFFICULT FOR AVERAGE WORKERS

HOME AFFORDABILITY IMPROVES SLIGHTLY ACROSS U.S. DURING FIRST QUARTER BUT REMAINS DIFFICULT FOR AVERAGE WORKERS

28 March 2024

IRVINE, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, today released its first-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report showing that median-priced single-family homes and condos remain less affordable in the first quarter of 2024 compared to historical averages in more than 95 percent of counties around the nation with enough data […]

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Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers

Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers

28 March 2024

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell slightly this week, welcome news for home shoppers facing rising prices and a stubbornly low inventory of properties on the market this spring homebuying season. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage slipped to 6.79% from 6.87% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said […]

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US Home-Price Growth Picks Up With ‘Healthy Gains’ Across Cities

US Home-Price Growth Picks Up With ‘Healthy Gains’ Across Cities

26 March 2024

Home-price growth in the US accelerated at the fastest rate since 2022, increasing pressure on buyers after the worst year for property sales in nearly three decades. Prices nationally climbed 6% in January from a year earlier, according to data from S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller. That’s bigger than the 5.6% annual gain in December. The housing […]

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Daily mortgage rates for March 26, 2024: Steady rates

Daily mortgage rates for March 26, 2024: Steady rates

26 March 2024

Today’s 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 7.29% which is about the same as last week’s 7.29%, according to data from Curinos. This is a decrease from last month’s 7.44%. Last year around the same time, 30-year fixed rates were 5.87%, which makes today’s rate much higher than it was a year ago. At the current 30-year fixed […]

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Excessively high rents are a major burden for immigrants in US cities

Excessively high rents are a major burden for immigrants in US cities

26 March 2024

Rents across the U.S. have climbed to staggering levels in recent years. Millions of renters spend more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities, a situation that housing experts call being cost burdened.High rents affect almost all segments of the population but are an especially heavy burden for immigrants, particularly those who have […]

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MortgageUSA Launches Revolutionary New Platform, Creating Hype in the Mortgage Industry

MortgageUSA Launches Revolutionary New Platform, Creating Hype in the Mortgage Industry

25 March 2024

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — MortgageUSA, a leading mortgage company, has recently announced the launch of their new platform, causing a stir in the mortgage industry. This innovative platform aims to simplify the mortgage process for both lenders and borrowers, making it easier and more efficient for all parties involved.   […]

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Maryland mortgage balances see biggest increase in US, study finds

Maryland mortgage balances see biggest increase in US, study finds

25 March 2024

Maryland saw its average mortgage balance increase by more than a percent in the last quarter of 2023 as compared to the three months prior, according to a recent study. That 1.23% increase brings Maryland’s average mortgage balance to just over $283,000, according to the study from personal finance company WalletHub. Neighboring Virginia came in at […]

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Daily mortgage rates for March 25, 2024: Steady rates

Daily mortgage rates for March 25, 2024: Steady rates

25 March 2024

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 7.29%, and on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, it’s 6.48%. The average rate on a 30-year jumbo mortgage is 7.32%. The average mortgage rate for 30-year fixed loans stayed the same today to 7.29% from 7.29% last week, according to data from Curinos. This is down from last month’s […]

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These Are the 10 Highest Average Monthly Bills in the U.S. – Are You Paying More Than You Should Be?

These Are the 10 Highest Average Monthly Bills in the U.S. – Are You Paying More Than You Should Be?

22 March 2024

If you think your home is overflowing with monthly bills, you’re probably right. A new report from bill-pay service doxo found that the average U.S. household spends $25,513 a year, or 34% of their income, on the 10 most essential household bills. For You: 5 Unnecessary Bills You Should Stop Paying in 2024 Check Out: How To Get $340 […]

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Daily mortgage rates for March 22, 2024: Steady rates

Daily mortgage rates for March 22, 2024: Steady rates

22 March 2024

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 7.30%, and on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, it’s 6.53%. The average rate on a 30-year jumbo mortgage is 7.33%. The average mortgage rate for 30-year fixed loans stayed the same today to 7.30% from 7.30% last week, according to data from Curinos. This is down from last month’s […]

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Mortgage space sees improved performance in February: report

Mortgage space sees improved performance in February: report

22 March 2024

In a recent overview of the mortgage market, the Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) revealed a nationwide trend towards improved mortgage performance in February. The report underscores a decrease in delinquencies and foreclosures, coupled with a modest uptick in prepayment activities. February saw the national delinquency rate dip to 3.34%, a slight decrease from the previous […]

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ICE First Look at Mortgage Performance: Delinquencies Improve and Foreclosures Drop as Prepayments Rise Modestly

ICE First Look at Mortgage Performance: Delinquencies Improve and Foreclosures Drop as Prepayments Rise Modestly

21 March 2024

ATLANTA & NEW YORK, March 21, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, reports the following “first look” at February 2024 month-end mortgage performance statistics derived from its loan-level database representing the majority of the national mortgage market.   To continue reading the rest of the article, please click […]

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