Lending and Originations

The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies has issued its State of the Nation's Housing report, underscoring how the U.S. is dealing with sustainability issues faced in today’s marketplace.

“Homebuyer demand has bottomed out,” Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather said. “High rates are still giving a lot of buyers pause, but the sticker shock is no longer as severe as it was when rates skyrocketed last year.

Occupying nine of the top 10 spots of the nation’s most expensive housing markets, the Golden State led the way in a CoreLogic study, driven by tech hubs, outdoor amenities, weather, and a strong economy.

As the condo and co-op market shifts and new issues emerge, Fannie Mae is evaluating policies to develop new solutions to support this market evolution.

Even in light of recent market turmoil, the vast majority of Americans believe that owning a home is a greater achievement than raising a family, getting a college degree, or having a career.

Rents were up just 0.5% year-over-year in June, while experts predict inflation should continue easing this year and into 2024, according to a new report from Redfin.

"Home buyers have persisted this spring despite daunting affordability challenges and record-low inventory," said Jeff Tucker, Senior Economist at Zillow.

MortgagePoint speaks with mortgage servicing execs from BOK Financial, Carrington, the NMSA, PHH Mortgage Corporation, and Servbank about the unusual times and unusual opportunities the industry faces midway through 2023.

Taylor Marr, Deputy Chief Economist for Redfin, recently sat down with MortgagePoint to discuss recent migration trends, the direction of the market, and much more. Click through to hear his insights on the state of the nation’s housing landscape.

Nearing levels last recorded in November 2022, Freddie Mac reports the fixed-rate mortgage rose 15 basis points week-over-week and edged closer to the 7%-mark.