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Refinancing at the Forefront of Mortgage Origination as Rates Come Down
13 Feb 2026 21:14 GMT
… 1.72 million mortgages secured by residential property were issued, … sufficient data to analyze.
“Loans, particularly for new purchases, … share of all loans than purchase loans since Q1 2022.” … 206 metro areas analyzed.
Government-backed loans (FHA and VA) also …
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Weeks of Steady Mortgage Rates Boosting Buyer Confidence
12 Feb 2026 23:06 GMT
… home sales report, mortgage rates holding steady around … challenge.
The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), … bounds over last year; government-backed mortgage applications are also up, … later this year, says Realtor.com Economist Jiayi Xu. …
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When will mortgage rates go down? With Fed rate cuts on hold, 3-year lows may be the bottom for now
12 Feb 2026 18:08 GMT
… Realtor.com senior economist Jake Krimmel. That spread has narrowed, and mortgage … learn more about your local real estate market than today. By … rate as the original loan. Assumable mortgages are generally government-backed loans from agencies like the …
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How is the digital shift changing UAE real estate for investors?
09 Feb 2026 11:43 GMT
… digital-first systems. Government-backed platforms now allow buyers … future supply pipelines.
Prime residential areas in the UAE … the more competitive global real estate markets.
Beyond yield, … partially or fully digital mortgage approvals, reducing approval …
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What is a reverse mortgage? What you need to know about rates
11 Feb 2026 09:25 GMT
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Types of mortgages
The main types of mortgages include conventional loans, government-backed loans like FHA … statement loans, a piggyback loan and a bridge loan.
Maddie McGay is the real estate …
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How to Shop for a Lower Mortgage Rate
10 Feb 2026 17:36 GMT
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— Ask your real estate agent for recommendations. Your real estate agent may have … a relationship with a local mortgage broker … First-Time Homebuyer Programs]
Government-Backed Loans
Mortgages insured by the federal government …
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, February 7, 2026: Back under 6%
08 Feb 2026 05:33 GMT
… if you qualify for a government-backed mortgage. For example, today… Trying to time the real estate market can be as … from loan applications submitted to its underwriting system. However, mortgage … to shop with multiple mortgage lenders. Are interest rates …
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Rocket CEO says U.S. mortgage industry is a ‘tale of two cities.’ His booming business shows a broader reality for American homebuyers
05 Feb 2026 21:09 GMT
… National Association of Realtors recently said they’ … , and diversification into real estate, auto loans, and personal finance, … mortgage industry’s weak spots: thinner margins in government‑backed … the pandemic. As mortgage loan application volumes dried up …
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Investment, multifamily loans drove mortgage fraud risk in Q4 2025
05 Feb 2026 19:31 GMT
… of the DSCR loans.”
The real estate-related fraud risk … properties triggered undisclosed real estate alerts at more … mailing addresses.
Overall mortgage application volume declined by … a downward trend, while government-backed loans held steady at 24% …
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Top 10 Financial Literacy Platforms In 2026
13 Feb 2026 21:30 GMT
… of commercial platforms or preferring government-backed information sources.
7. Fi … unique financial challenges including student loans, gig economy employment, delayed … return assets like gold and real estate rather than funding productive enterprises …