Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Risky home lending really on the comeback?

Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Risky home lending really on the comeback?: Mortgages received plenty of attention this weekend, and not just during Super Bowl commercial breaks, with reports offering divided views of the markets, according to the various media platforms that published the copy. Despite the click-bait headlines, it's not time to panic.

MBA: Mortgages applications reverse trend, drop

MBA: Mortgages applications reverse trend, drop: After three weeks of steady increases, mortgage applications posted a drop, falling 2.6% from one week earlier. Meanwhile, the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances dropped to its lowest level since October 2015.

CoreLogic: Home prices maintain pace, increase 6.3%

CoreLogic: Home prices maintain pace, increase 6.3%: Home prices maintained recent trends in CoreLogic’s latest report, with home prices rising at a 5% to 6% annual rate for more than a year now. However, when broken down to local-market level, the results can start to vary.

Six New Year's Resolutions for Prospective Homebuyers - Freddie Mac

Six New Year's Resolutions for Prospective Homebuyers - Freddie Mac

Three Christmas Wishes for Housing Joy | 2015-12-14 | HousingWire

Three Christmas Wishes for Housing Joy | 2015-12-14 | HousingWire

Selling Your Home Solo to Save Money? You’ll Actually Make Less Than You Think

Selling Your Home Solo to Save Money? You’ll Actually Make Less Than You Think

Beaches Construction Update - Fall 2015 | Metro Jacksonville

Beaches Construction Update - Fall 2015 | Metro Jacksonville

New rules to help lower- and moderate-income applicants qualify for mortgages

New rules to help lower- and moderate-income applicants qualify for mortgages

Who Pays the Realtor Fees When You Buy a House?

Who Pays the Realtor Fees When You Buy a House?

Foreclosures moving quickly through the courts

Foreclosures moving quickly through the courts

6 key takeaways from the June housing starts | 2015-07-17 | HousingWire

6 key takeaways from the June housing starts | 2015-07-17 | HousingWire

‘Lack of inventory’ a top real estate challenge

‘Lack of inventory’ a top real estate challenge

Inspection key when buying renovated house

Inspection key when buying renovated house

U.S. new-home sales in May climb to best levels since 2008

U.S. new-home sales in May climb to best levels since 2008

Yellen: If nothing changes, expect higher interest rates this year

Yellen: If nothing changes, expect higher interest rates this year | 2015-05-22 | HousingWire

Home construction surges to fastest pace since 2007

Home construction surges to fastest pace since 2007

Home construction surges to fastest pace since 2007

Home construction surges to fastest pace since 2007

Average U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.8%

Average U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.8%

Builders cater to the move-up buyer

Builders cater to the move-up buyer

Changes coming this summer to FHA loan program

As if it wasn't already hard enough to get a home loan!!!










Changes coming this summer to FHA loan program