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The Mortgage Note Reports
Consumer Prices: Inflation continued its upward march last month but showed signs of cooling, up 5% YOY, down from 6% in February.
Apps Back On The Rise: Mortgage applications righted themselves last week after a brief dip, up 5.3%, as buyers take advantage of cooling rates.
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In other mortgage and housing news…
FFB, BNC: First Federal Bank is acquiring BNC National Bank’s mortgage division.
Lacking Info: Nearly one-third of lower-income homebuyers may not know about assistance programs that could help them afford their dream home.
WISH Grant-Matching Fund: FHLBank San Francisco opened up $12.5M in grants for lower-income first-time homebuyers.
Credit Up A Little: Mortgage credit remained tight in March despite increasing slightly, as lenders grappled with the fallout of bank failures.
Ishbia In The Spotlight: Complaints of racial disparities, sexual harassment, and bullying at UWM are casting a shadow on Mat Ishbia’s Phoenix Sun ownership.
“Overwhelming Majority”: Eighty-five percent of homeowners say inflation makes them worry and 69% of homeowners said they would welcome educational information from their servicer about strategies for managing their mortgage finances and home equity.