The mortgage underwriting landscape has become increasingly challenging, primarily due to the pervasive impact of buybacks and other market conditions. Underwriters (UWs) are now facing a myriad of pressures and obstacles that complicate their decision-making process. Here's a detailed look at why ... » Learn More about Why Recent Underwriting Decisions on Mortgage Originations Are More Difficult
California Q1 2024 Housing Affordability Index
If you are in the Los Angeles area, and have any questions or real estate sales or financing needs, feel free to contact me Ron Henderson GRI, SRES, SFR, RECS, CIAS, CREN, GREENPresident/BrokerMulti Real Estate Services, Inc.Gov’t Affairs Chair – California Association of Mortgage Professionals ... » Learn More about California Q1 2024 Housing Affordability Index
San Fernando Valley Real Estate Market Update March 2024
The mortgage rates have had gyrations over the past few months, presently just under 7% for the 30-year fixed. The buyer base is getting accustomed to the higher rates, but rates still affect the affordability, especially when paired with the property values going up. In a normal housing ... » Learn More about San Fernando Valley Real Estate Market Update March 2024
Mortgage Rate Update Update March 22 2024
Last Wednesday the Federal Reserve had its March FOMC meeting and left the Fed Funds Rate alone at 5.25%-5.5%. They believe the inflation rate is still moving in the right direction, but the January and February higher inflation rates appear to be seasonally prone to err. Chair Powell reiterated ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rate Update Update March 22 2024
How The Real Estate Sales System Will Change Post NAR Settlement – Pros and Cons
The real estate business model, how buyer and seller representation is constructed, commissions paid, and transactions negotiated is presently in a period of transition. I’m not going to get into the weeds on the seller and buyer lawsuits, the DOJs reneging on a prior negotiated agreement, etc. ... » Learn More about How The Real Estate Sales System Will Change Post NAR Settlement – Pros and Cons