The California real estate market is staying solid. Primary issue remains inventory of available property for sale. Mortgage rates are marginally higher than last month, but are still at the low end of historical levels. If you are in the Los Angeles area, have any questions or real estate sales ... » Learn More about California Real Estate Market at a Glance
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Trump Already at Work – Suspends FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction
[cherry_row] [cherry_col size_md="12"] HUD announced 1 hour after President Trump was sworn in that the recent reduction of the FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums(MIP) has been suspended. This falls in line with what I indicated could happen in my blog FHA Drops Mortgage Insurance Rates – But ... » Learn More about Trump Already at Work – Suspends FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction
FHA Drops Mortgage Insurance Rates – But Will It Stick?
FHA took a bold step into 2017, announcing that they will reduce the annual mortgage insurance premiums most borrowers will pay by a quarter of a percent. What was really bold is they decided to do it a month after HUD Secretary Julian Castro indicated that even though the FHA reserves were at 2.3%, ... » Learn More about FHA Drops Mortgage Insurance Rates – But Will It Stick?
Fed Increases Rate 1/4% – Mortgage Rates Jump
The Federal Reserve increased their overnight Fed Funds rate by .25% to .50-.75%. The bond market seemed more concerned about Fed Chair Janet Yellen's press conference, and if the Fed is behind the curve, and moving too slow. Yellen indicated that they are planning three more rate adjustments in ... » Learn More about Fed Increases Rate 1/4% – Mortgage Rates Jump
Conforming Loan Limit Increased the First Time in 10 Years
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today increased the conforming loan limits for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae from $417,000 to $424,100. This is the first time the loan limit climbed above $417,000 in 10 years. The baseline loan limit was established by the Housing and Economic Recovery ... » Learn More about Conforming Loan Limit Increased the First Time in 10 Years