Fannie Mae, the larger of two government-related loan buyers the Trump administration is considering repositioning for monetization, reported net worth and efficiency improved in the second quarter but earnings fell due to a revised credit loss provision linked to softer home prices. The government-sponsored enterprise generated $3.3 billion in net income during the period, down […]
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Lenders are sweating out the dog days of summer as state rates continue to keep buyers at bay. Total application volume fell 3.8% last week compared to the prior seven days, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. Both purchase and refinance demand stepped back with average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rates ticking
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According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed. Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually do – and maybe you’re one of them. And that could make you think buying a home is out of reach
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