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The Mortgage Note Reports
Questions Linger: With the Fed’s next meeting less than a week away, could Chairman Jerome Powell be preparing to announce one of the rate hikes that he said in June might take place this year? Writer Patrick Lavery has the story.
Rates Pull Back: Positive inflation data pushed mortgage rates down last week, dropping more than ten basis points to 6.78%.
Taking Aim At Unfair Fees: HUD announced commitments by some of the biggest rental search platforms to address unexpected and junk fees.
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In other mortgage and housing news…
Existing-Home Sales: At $410,200, the median existing-home sales price for June was the second-highest price ever recorded by NAR. Home sales fell by 3.3%.
Market Predictions: Goldman Sachs issued predictions for the housing market through 2026, and expects home price growth to remain constrained over the next four years.
“Frogs In A Slow Boil”: With M&A deals becoming more frequent, independent mortgage lenders are faced with difficult choices as they struggle to survive.
Low Simmer: The national delinquency rate continues to hover near recent record lows, with June’s marking the third lowest level on record, Black Knight said.
First-Timer For Life?: Chinese regulators are considering scrapping rules that disqualify former mortgage holders from being considered first-time buyers in major cities.