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Purchase applications remain bright spot as rates increase
The unadjusted purchase index increased 2% compared with the previous week and was 18% higher than the same week one year ago
EmpowerHome CEO Reynolds seeks ‘growth mindset’ when hiring agents
While new brokerage models may bring fresh ideas, Reynolds emphasizes that client needs — not industry trends — should guide decisions.
LenderPulse Q3 2023 survey: Mortgage pros look to cut marketing spend
About 57% of mortgage industry respondents in the Q3 2023 LenderPulse survey said they do not plan to invest in tech, services or solutions.
GSEs completed nearly 60,000 foreclosure prevention actions in Q1 2023: FHFA
Over 6.7 million homeowners have now been helped since the GSEs entered conservatorship, according to a new FHFA report.
Fannie Mae lowers 2023 single-family originations forecast to $1.59 trillion
Fannie Mae forecasters now predict $1.90 trillion in single-family mortgage volume in 2024, a decline from the previous forecast of $2.03 trillion.
