Mortgages
Fannie, Freddie Need Explicit Government Guarantee, Securities Industry Group Says
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A securities industry group has put the government on alert that any effort to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from c... Read more
The Ratings Game: Fannie, Freddie Overhaul Could Mean Windfall For Preferred Stock, Analyst Says
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A Washington analyst who’s watched Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from a policy perspective for many years initiated cover... Read more
Economic Report: Mortgage Rates Hold Near 2-year Lows But Veterans Will Soon Pay More
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Rates for home loans rose slightly even as Washington struggled to be fair to older generations of veterans without pass... Read more
Weekly Mortgage Applications Stall As Rates Take A Respite
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After several weeks of volatility, mortgage rates calmed down, and that offered little incentive for homeowners or buyer... Read more
Mortgage Rates Havent Been This Low Since 2016 — Heres How To Decide Whether To Refinance Your Home Loan
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More people are pursuing refinances as mortgage rates have dropped. Read more
Economic Report: Mortgage Rates Slump To A 2 1/2-year Low
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Rates for home loans fell again, taking the most popular product to a fresh low, but with some questions about how long ... Read more
Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall Further, But Only Refinance Applications Rise
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Mortgage application volume was 40% higher than a year ago, largely because lower rates are strengthening the refinance ... Read more
New Home Sales Sank 7.8% In May, Despite A Big Drop In Mortgage Rates
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Buyers pulled away from the builders in May, even as affordability improved, thanks to lower mortgage rates. Read more
Gains In Home Prices Shrink Slightly, But S&P Case-Shiller Shows Some Cities' Prices Are Heating Up Again
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Home prices in April were 3.5% higher than a year earlier, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National... Read more
Capitol Report: Will Fannie And Freddie Get A New Sibling?
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The Trump administration and the Federal Housing Finance Agency are both making overtures toward getting the ability to ... Read more
In One Chart: U.S. Consumer Debt Is Now Above Levels Hit During The 2008 Financial Crisis
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Consumer debt has hit $14 trillion, a level some might find worrisome. Read more
Homebuilder Sentiment Inches Lower Despite Demand For Single-family Homes
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The nation's homebuilders reported solid confidence in the housing market in June, but levels dropped slightly due to co... Read more
Economic Report: Mortgage Rates Hold At Two-year Lows, Giving Borrowers Another Shot At The Action
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Rates for home loans held steady and declined as financial markets bore the brunt of geopolitical upheaval and concerns ... Read more
Economic Report: Mortgage Rates Hold At Two-year Lows, Giving Borrowers Another Shot At The Action
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Rates for home loans held steady and declined as financial markets bore the brunt of geopolitical upheaval and concerns ... Read more
Economic Report: Mortgage Rates Slump To 2-year Low — But Consumers May Not Bite
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Rates for home loans tumbled again as intensifying market turmoil pushed investors into bonds. Whether would-be home buy... Read more
April Pending Home Sales Fall Unexpectedly
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Home shoppers signed 1.5% fewer contracts to buy existing homes in April compared with March, according to the National ... Read more
Economic Report: Mortgage Rates Slide To Match The Lowest Of 2019 As Trade War Heats Up
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Rates for home loans fell again, in what should be a bonus for home shoppers, if they could find homes to buy and scrape... Read more
Bank Of America Will Offer Mortgages Without Origination Fees For A Limited Time
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Savvy borrowers can saves thousands of dollars by leveraging competing offers from lenders. Read more
Mortgage Refinances Surge 8%, As Rates Fall To The Lowest Level Since January 2018
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Homeowners are taking advantage of lower interest rates, rushing to refinance their mortgages before rates potentially t... Read more
Capitol Report: Fannie, Freddie Shareholder Payout Is Part Of The Reform Discussion, Regulator Says In Surprise Move
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The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency says there may be a payout for common shareholders of Fannie Mae and Fred... Read more