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The latest mortgage newsrnrnDecember 2022 u2014 The entire economic landscape, including mortgage rates, has changed recently, starting with the Fedu2019s talking points in early December. The honey badger labor market is still going strong, as we got another solid jobs report, which pushed bond yields higher at first. However, the way the day ended showed that change is coming.rnrnAs housing market analyst Logan Mohtashami wrote for HousingWire, u201cWe now have a better idea of what the Federal Reserve wants to do with their Fed rate hikes, and we have a lot of data that shows that the economy will look different 12 months from now. This will be important to think about going into 2023, especially if the labor market does what the Federal Reserve wants it to do, which is slow down enough to create a job loss recession.u201d”,”parent”:0,”count”:34988,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:12437,”name”:”Reverse”,”slug”:”reverse”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:12437,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”The reverse mortgage business may comprise a small fraction of the overall housing market, but itu2019s an important one. For many retirees, reverse mortgages are the most cost-effective alternative income source because the proceeds from tapping into home equity with a reverse mortgage are not taxable. Plus, reverse mortgages can be an essential risk mitigation tool for millions of homeowners u2014 and recent studies have shown that retirement strategies that use a reverse mortgage as an alternative source of cash flow to a traditional investment portfolio hold the greatest benefit for Americans with $100,000 to $1.5 million in investable assets.rnrnOver the last couple of years, the industry experienced heightened reverse mortgage activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and reverse mortgage lenders are also optimistic about the recently increased Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) lending limit. The HECM limit was boosted from $970,800 in 2022 to $1,089,300 in 2023, and the new higher limit will offer more benefits to prospective borrowers while giving borrowers with a reverse mortgage the opportunity to re-qualify and obtain new loans.rnrnIn addition, trillions of dollars in housing wealth has been collected by homeowners ages 62 and older in recent years because of the massive growth in property values. This means there may be even more opportunity for the reverse mortgage business to grow by providing education and insight into how reverse mortgages can benefit senior homeowners who are seeking to increase their cash flow during retirement.u00a0rnrnYou can find comprehensive news and coverage of the reverse mortgage industry at Reverse Mortgage Daily, our sister website, located at www.housingwire.com.”,”parent”:1692,”count”:14918,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:1681,”name”:”Real Estate”,”slug”:”real-estate”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:1681,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”Real estate news provides vital information to mortgage and housing industry professionals, and HousingWireu2019s real estate news coverage is focused on the top and timely information that agents, teams and brokerages need to know. Whether itu2019s news about further declines in housing inventory, insight into builder pace, or updates on housing market data like home sales and home prices, HousingWire offers you the insight you need into the biggest home trends and changes in real estate.u00a0rnRight now, there are numerous factors driving the real estate news cycle, not the least of which is fluctuating interest rates. Mortgage rates rose rapidly throughout 2022, which has had a massive impact on the housing market across the board u2014 and directly affected the price and demand of real estate, home prices, and government policies related to tax incentives, deductions, and subsidies that can boost or hinder demand.u00a0rnAnd, while it appears that the Federal Reserve may be prepared to slow the uptick in the Fed rate, itu2019s likely that rates will continue to have an impact on the industry in some form throughout some or all of 2023. To stay on top of the latest real estate news, industry professionals turn to HousingWireu2019s real estate news coverage, where they can learn about policy that is impacting lender and consumer activity, economic and market trends that are guiding strategy and opportunities for real estate and mortgage professionals, and find out about best practices being incorporated by leading industry professionals and agencies.”,”parent”:0,”count”:13243,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:1687,”name”:”Servicing”,”slug”:”servicing”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:1687,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”While mortgage servicing has taken on a much more important consumer-facing perspective since the pandemic, it had previously served as more of a talking point and rally cry within the industry u2013 especially among mortgage brokers. Several years of debate and argument have taken place, especially since the 2017 BRAWL (Brokers Rallying Against Wholetail Lending) movement, in terms of who a customer u201cbelongs tou201d u2013 whether itu2019s the mortgage broker or the lender servicing the loan. Brokers garnered a sense of resentment towards lenders that would fund their customersu2019 loans via their wholesale division, only to later u201cflipu201d the customer into their own retail portfolio, essentially eliminating the broker from the equation.rnrnSince then, a greater focus has been placed on lenders and servicers that retain servicing and keep their brokers connected to the end customer. A noteworthy first-mover in the push to support brokers in their long-term customer retention efforts wasu00a0Homepointu2019s Customer For Life program.”,”parent”:1692,”count”:4774,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:41814,”name”:”Housing Market”,”slug”:”housing-market”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:41814,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”The housing market is a crucial component of the U.S. economy, a fact that was evident to both the industry professionals associated with it and the wider public throughout 2022. Throughout the last year, the uptick in mortgage rates, coupled with other factors, like record-low inventory rates, has had a significant impact on all facets of the housing market. But, as industry professionals know, the housing market is cyclical, so we expect to see higher rates causing a downturn in buying demand. Conversely, lower interest rates increase consumer buying power and will typically drive an increase in home buying activity.rnrnHousingWire housing market coverage lets you stay on top of the news that matters most and help to prepare you to navigate this unusual housing market. From pent-up demand in the market to expert forecasts for the 2023 housing market in 2023 and beyond, HousingWire has you covered.rnrnThe latest market trendsrnrnDecember 2022 u2014 Housingwire lead analyst Logan Mohtashami noted that the next 12 months will be pivotal for the housing market, and we will likely see more rate hikes as the Fed continues to work to tame inflation. But according to Mohtashami, increasing supply is ultimately what is key to stabilizing the housing market and avoiding a recession:rnrnu201cThe following 12 months is what matters, and the best way to fight inflation is always adding more and more supply. If youu2019re trying to destroy inflation by killing demand by putting Americans into a job-loss recession u2014 that isnu2019t the best long-term solution, youu2019re too late on the supply store.rnrnWe donu2019t need to create a job-loss recession to bring down inflation; we need more supply. In some parts of the economy, it takes too long to get that supply on, and some are much quicker.rnrnHowever, with the mortgage rate hikes in place and knowing that the primary data line is lagging, we can hopefully assume that the Federal Reserve, which is a single-mandate Federal Reserve now and all about price stability, will move to a dual-mandate Federal Reserve. The dual mandate Fed is all about price stability and jobs. We need more time to get supply up, and we donu2019t need to overdo with rate hikes at this stage of the economic cycle.rnrnWe are still far from the Fedu2019s 2% inflationary target, but we donu2019t need to destroy the economy to get there. Since all six of my recession red flags are up, and I hope the growth rate cools down, mortgage rates can fall, which will stabilize the housing market, which in turn means the U.S. could avoid a recession near term.u201d”,”parent”:0,”count”:3372,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:6198,”name”:”People Movers”,”slug”:”people-movers”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:6198,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”HousingWire covers business professionals making waves in the housing/mortgage industries.”,”parent”:0,”count”:2480,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:12941,”name”:”Origination”,”slug”:”origination”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:12941,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”
Staying on top of mortgage origination news may be more important right now than ever. The mortgage industry has faced more than its fair share of challenges throughout 2022, with higher than average mortgage rates leading to dwindling interest from potential borrowers. In turn, the great mortgage bank consolidation has been underway, and a number of other seismic shifts in the industry have occurred as well.rn
These types of changes are expected to continue through at least the first half of 2023, although there is optimism that the industry may see improvement in the second half of the year. As a mortgage origination professional, you can stay up to date on the news you need with the extensive mortgage origination coverage published by HousingWire.”,”parent”:0,”count”:2473,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:2020,”name”:”Regulatory”,”slug”:”cfpb-regulatory”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:2020,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”Stay up-to-date on the world of regulation.”,”parent”:0,”count”:2257,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:42090,”name”:”Legal”,”slug”:”legal”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:42090,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”Stay in-the-know on legal news for the mortgage, housing and finance industries.”,”parent”:0,”count”:2096,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:267958,”name”:”Technology”,”slug”:”technology”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:267958,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”With the sluggish housing market, potential recession, and other factors keeping potential homebuyers on the sidelines, mortgage companies, along with others across the housing industry, have been looking for ways to drum up new business and stay afloat. In many cases, that has translated to making big investments into new technology to set themselves apart from the competition. In turn, fascinating advances are being made to the mortgage technology space, from AI-powered customer support options to new listing and lending platforms that offer potential homebuyers and sellers unique and advanced tech features.u00a0rnrnGiven how quickly the new advances are emerging, itu2019s important for mortgage industry professionals to keep their fingers on the mortgage technology pulse. The advances being made in this part of the industry can have a significant impact on how real estate business is conducted, and you can stay up-to-date on the mortgage technology news youu2019re looking for with HousingWireu2019s mortgage tech coverage.”,”parent”:0,”count”:1869,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:1695,”name”:”Mortgage Rates”,”slug”:”mortgage-rates”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:1695,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”Keep up with current interest rates and related news at HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center. Rates are updated daily based on data from Optimal Blue, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS).rnrnFreddie Macu2019s PMMS only covers purchase mortgages. In addition, the PMMS looks at rates from the first three days of the week from lender websites, while the MBA survey covers the rates on apps collected over the prior full week. Optimal Blue data is calculated using actual locked rates with consumers across 35% of all mortgage transactions nationwide.rnrn[hw_optimal_blue_widget]rnrnBelow please find the last several years of rates data from the Freddie Mac PMMS and the MBA. Below that is the latest news and trends related to mortgage rates. We publish news on rates several times per week, so be sure to check back regularly. Also, donu2019t miss HousingWireu2019s Mortgage News coverage spanning origination, secondary, and servicing. Want the latest in mortgage rates and housing market news delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up here.rnrnFinally, be sure to follow our lead analyst Logan Mohtashami, who has been tracking and forecasting mortgage rates and the housing market for HousingWire since 2020. His America is Back and Six Recession Red Flag models have been acclaimed in the housing industry for their accuracy and simplicity. Logan has recently opined on what it would take for rates to fall in 2023. He followed up on this column with a guest appearance on our industry-leading podcast HousingWire Daily.rn”,”parent”:0,”count”:1851,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:10643,”name”:”Government Lending”,”slug”:”government-lending”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:10643,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”Politics and money news can have a swift and significant impact on the housing industry, whether itu2019s related to policy changes that will directly affect the mortgage industry or a change in political leadership that is expected to trickle down and impact the mortgage and housing industries. As a housing market professional, itu2019s important to stay informed on politics and money news and understand how it may affect the housing and mortgage industries now and in the future. rnHousingWireu2019s politics and money coverage, which spans breaking news, expert commentary and more, can keep you up to date on the news and coverage that matters to you.u00a0″,”parent”:0,”count”:1510,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:42023,”name”:”Agent”,”slug”:”agent”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:42023,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”Stay updated on real estate agent news.”,”parent”:1681,”count”:1386,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:263299,”name”:”Brokerage”,”slug”:”brokerage”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:263299,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”News, trends and analysis for the real estate brokerage industry.”,”parent”:1681,”count”:1073,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:14200,”name”:”Opinion”,”slug”:”opinion”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:14200,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”HousingWire guests write commentary and coverage on the industry of their expertise.”,”parent”:0,”count”:923,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:10089,”name”:”Appraisals and Valuations”,”slug”:”valuations”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:10089,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”Real estate appraisals can be tough for both homebuyers and sellers. If the appraisal comes in lower than the agreed-upon purchase price of the property, it can cause big issues for both parties. In addition, real estate appraisals have also been recent obstacles for mortgage lenders and originators due to timing issues and delays.rnrnMortgage brokers in particular have recently dealt with appraisal time delays due to wholesale lender partnerships that require appraisals to be done by third party appraisal management companies (AMCs). In turn, brokers have been frustrated with AMCs and appraisers over the service and communication issues u2014 as well as the associated fees.rnrnHome appraisals have traditionally taken from a few days to a week to complete and issue a report, depending on the appraiseru2019s schedule and the complexity of the property. While the housing market has slowed significantly in recent months due to an uptick in mortgage rates, high home prices and a lack of inventory, brokers complained at the height of the recent red-hot housing market that appraisals were taking a number of weeks to complete u2013 which forced clients to miss closing dates.u00a0rnrnHeading into 2023, the housing market is unlike anything weu2019ve seen in years past. Whether these types of real estate appraisal issues and delays will continue now that home sales have slowed to a crawl in most markets across the nation remains to be seen.u00a0″,”parent”:0,”count”:773,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:219954,”name”:”Title”,”slug”:”title-escrow”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:219954,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:”The new year is well underway, but what may happen with the housing market over the next few months in the midst of high interest rates, low inventory, and elevated home prices is still anyoneu2019s guess. A combination of Fed rate increases, coupled with other surprising factors, like the recent bank collapses, have had a widespread impact on the real estate industry. That includes title companies, which have had fewer closings and less business as a result of the sluggish home buying landscape.rnrnHowever, title companies typically manage to stay profitable, even in the midst of a tenuous housing market, and most have managed to fare better than many of the other parts of the housing industry over the last year. Still, the layoffs and job cuts that occurred across the title industry last year indicated that the current housing market landscape may be rough for some title companies to navigate. In addition, there are talent gaps in the title insurance industry that could make it even more difficult for companies to fill crucial roles in the future.u00a0rnrnBut itu2019s not all tough news for the title industry in 2023. The introduction of new technology and new policy has led to a shift toward the adoption of digital closings, a trend that could change the face of the title industry in the very near future. And, there are other signs that the housing market u2014 and, in turn, the title industry u2014 are finding a new normal, like the recent uptick in homebuyer demand, which could help drum up more business for the title insurance industry.rnrnWith the rapid shifts occurring in the housing market, itu2019s important to stay on top of the latest title news coverage. To keep on track with the title insurance news you need, register for HousingWireu2019s weekly ClosingTime newsletter here.”,”parent”:0,”count”:681,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:269593,”name”:”Politics”,”slug”:”politics”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:269593,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:””,”parent”:0,”count”:357,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:269051,”name”:”Data & Visuals”,”slug”:”data-visuals”,”term_group”:0,”term_taxonomy_id”:269051,”taxonomy”:”category”,”description”:””,”parent”:0,”count”:233,”filter”:”raw”},{“term_id”:268148,”name”:”Vetted by 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