The housing market is quickly approaching the spring buying season, with the best time to sell in 2026 less than a month away. Processing Content The week of April 12-18 is expected to be the ideal time to list a home this year, as typical market seasonality and improving affordability conditions at this point in […]
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Mortgage rates got hit 3 times on Wednesday, with the net effect being a move back up to the highest levels in several months. The average lender isn’t quite as high as they were last Friday, but after late-day “reprices” many are fairly close. The least of the bond market’s concerns (bonds dictate rates) was
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UWM Holdings may have to increase its offer to get the agreed to purchase of Two Harbors over the finish line, industry analysts are speculating. Processing Content Two Harbors adjourned the special meeting that was to approve the deal on March 16 to March 24 in order to solicit more proxies. But the first sign
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Key Insight: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged Wednesday that he may remain at the helm of the central bank past the end of his term because of delays in confirming his successor, and said he does not plan to leave while an investigation into him is ongoing. Expert quote: “I have no intention of
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency and the government-sponsored enterprises have opened up some new insurance options for borrowers, departing from a strict coverage mandate for single-family homes. Processing Content Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the agency also known as US Federal Housing, partially relented on “replacement cost only” rules. Roofs no longer need to be
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While President Trump’s executive order promoting increased access to mortgage credit makes prominent mention of digital loans and remote online notarization, the practical effect might be limited. Processing Content RON is already allowed in 48 states and the District of Columbia; though some of those still only have temporary authorization in place. However, even with
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Even with the surprisingly strong fourth quarter for origination volume, net production profits at nonbank lenders were down about 44% from the period ended Sept. 30, 2025, the Mortgage Bankers Association found. Processing Content Still, the industry has been profitable three quarters in a row. It follows a run where IMBs averaged losses 10 out
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US mortgage rates jumped last week to the highest level of the year, leading to a sharp pullback in refinancing activity. Processing Content The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage rose 11 basis points to 6.30% in the week ended March 13 following a similar advance at the week before, according to Mortgage Bankers Association
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US home insurance premiums are set to rise for a fifth straight year in 2026 as insurers grapple with losses from extreme weather and high rebuilding costs. Processing Content The average annual premium is projected to increase 4% to about $3,057 this year, after jumping 12% in 2025, according to Insurify, an online insurance comparison site. The expected gain follows several years
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Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also be a little nerve-wrecking because it’s something you’ve never done before. And trying to think of everything you need to do can feel like a lot. But here’s the key. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. And you don’t have to
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