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The Mortgage Bankers Association has released new data showing the national median mortgage payment rose to $2,012 in October, recording a slight climb from September. Meanwhile, median asking rents increased an estimated 6.2% between Q2 and Q3 of 2022.

A new report from Citizens Financial found that homeowners are following their home’s equity more closely as prices continue to fluctuate.

Some 30% of borrowers do not rate shop when applying for a mortgage. Click through to see what that means.

“The historic drop in mortgage rates is a tick in the ‘good news’ box for the housing market, as lower rates deliver an immediate win for prospective buyers’ pocketbooks,” said Taylor Marr, Redfin’s Deputy Chief Economist.

Michele M. Evans of Fannie Mae discusses the GSE’s new Positive Rent Payment Reporting pilot program and how renters on the path to homeownership can build their credit history and improve their credit score.

NAR reports that existing-home sales nationwide faded for the ninth straight month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.43 million.

Are the nation’s renters preparing to buy a home? New data from Realtor.com shows that may not be the case as affordability issues remain. 

The MBA reports that mortgage rates exceeding the 7% mark and declining purchasing power leading are contributing to fewer new applications nationwide. 

George Reichert of Enact shares how lenders can maintain the best levels of IT service, integrate effectively with their partners, and innovate while also managing their expenses.

The MBA reports an uptick in overall mortgage application volume week-over-week, led by a 4% rise in home purchase applications, despite an 88% year-over-year drop-off in refinance activity.