Posts Tagged ‘mortgage market’

Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgages

You’ve probably noticed there’s been a lot of talk recently about the Ability to Repay (ATR) and Qualified Mortgages (QM) rules. If you’re a mortgage

How the Government Shutdown Affects Real Estate

The partial government shutdown is now into day 14, and the U.S. is facing mounting financial pressure. According to a recent article from NBC,

Out of the frying pan and into the fire.

Last week, mortgage pros and potential home buyers breathed a sudden sigh of relief when the Federal Reserve announced that it would

Check out the latest hot topics in the real estate and mortgage industries, from new home prices to this week’s mortgage rates.

Higher Lot Prices = Higher New Home Prices

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Falling Real Estate Inventory

According to recent information from Realtor.com, the nation’s housing inventory fell more than 5 percent last month. In a year-over-year comparison, July’s inventory was 5.24 percent lower