by Candace Ellington | Sep 18, 2020 | Mortgage News
Nearly 20 million American homeowners qualify for refinance programs that will save them hundreds of dollars per month on their mortgage. Freddie Mac’s Mortgage Market Survey also shows a seven-basis point drop in the 30-year mortgage rate. It’s a new record low. The...
by Candace Ellington | Aug 28, 2020 | Mortgage News
Housing affordability hasn’t looked this great in years. Freddie Mac’s 30-year fixed rate mortgage has led to some of the better home affordability in four years. As of July, buying a home required under 20 percent of the nation’s media monthly income. The consumer...
by Candace Ellington | Aug 12, 2020 | Mortgage News
Despite the economic uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans fueled a remarkable milestone within the real estate market. Homeownership moved significantly in the second quarter, driving the rate to its highest level since 2008. The U.S. Census Bureau...
by Candace Ellington | Jul 16, 2020 | Mortgage News
This spring, a key housing index fell to a record low amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Much to the surprise of many, the market bounced back impressively thanks to consumer confidence and ultra-low interest rates. Fannie Mae’s Purchase Sentiment Index fell 29.5 points in...
by Candace Ellington | Jun 22, 2020 | Mortgage News
The COVID-19 pandemic poses serious health and economic challenges. The extent of the harm also touched the confidence of even the biggest economic drivers of the real estate market: homebuilders. It was April when the prospects of shuttered businesses and a prolonged...