Foreclosures rise as pandemic relief expires
Foreclosures rise as pandemic relief expires
Roughly 24,000 people had new foreclosures listed on their credit reports in the first quarter, up from about 9,000 three months earlier, a Federal Reserve Bank of New York report says. States are trying to cushion the blow on homeowners now that many pandemic-related federal protections have ended.
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Roughly 24,000 people had new foreclosures listed on their credit reports in the first quarter, up from about 9,000 three months earlier, a Federal Reserve Bank of New York report says. States are trying to cushion the blow on homeowners now that many pandemic-related federal protections have ended.
Roughly 24,000 people had new foreclosures listed on their credit reports in the first quarter, up from about 9,000 three months earlier, a Federal Reserve Bank of New York report says. States are trying to cushion the blow on homeowners now that many pandemic-related federal protections have ended.
In March 2020, the U.S. Department of Education allowed 37 million student-loan borrowers to pause their monthly loan payments due to the COVID pandemic.ย DOEย extended the payment moratorium several times, allowing all these college borrowers to skip making payments for two years without accruing interest or penalties.This moratorium gave student debtors much-needed relief during the corona crisis. According to the Wall Street Journal,ย borrowers saved almost $200 billion due to DOE's debt h...
In March 2020, the U.S. Department of Education allowed 37 million student-loan borrowers to pause their monthly loan payments due to the COVID pandemic.ย DOEย extended the payment moratorium several times, allowing all these college borrowers to skip making payments for two years without accruing interest or penalties.This moratorium gave student debtors much-needed relief during the corona crisis. According to the Wall Street Journal,ย borrowers saved almost $200 billion due to DOE's debt h...
Purchase mortgage rates increased for the second consecutive week but at a slower pace as the market chewed on the latest U.S. inflation data, the expectation of a tighteningย Federal Reserveโs monetary policy, and its economic impacts.ย ย
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Purchase mortgage rates increased for the second consecutive week but at a slower pace as the market chewed on the latest U.S. inflation data, the expectation of a tighteningย Federal Reserveโs monetary policy, and its economic impacts.ย ย
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It was just a month ago that the Federal Reserve voted to raise the federal funds rate by half a point. Since then, mortgage rates have been volatile. In the weeks following the May 3-4 meeting, the average rate on 30-year fixed-rate loans has jumped from 5.10% to 5.30% and back down to 5.09% again. When you look at mortgage rates compared to the start of the year, itโs clear the Fedโs actions have been a major influencer. Back in January, the average 30-year mortgage rate was barely over 3%...
It was just a month ago that the Federal Reserve voted to raise the federal funds rate by half a point. Since then, mortgage rates have been volatile. In the weeks following the May 3-4 meeting, the average rate on 30-year fixed-rate loans has jumped from 5.10% to 5.30% and back down to 5.09% again. When you look at mortgage rates compared to the start of the year, itโs clear the Fedโs actions have been a major influencer. Back in January, the average 30-year mortgage rate was barely over 3%...
The Federal Reserve Wednesday approved a 50 basis point increase to its policy interest rate in an effort to reduce inflation.
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The Federal Reserve Wednesday approved a 50 basis point increase to its policy interest rate in an effort to reduce inflation.
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Some construction activity has begun to slow in various regions around the country as commodity pricing, building permit applications and even calls for construction workers eased, according to the latest Beige Book reading, the Federal Reserveโs informal measure of economic activity.
Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, noted several aspects reflecting lower demand for construction, including nine of the 12 Fed districts reporting โn...
Dive Brief:
Some construction activity has begun to slow in various regions around the country as commodity pricing, building permit applications and even calls for construction workers eased, according to the latest Beige Book reading, the Federal Reserveโs informal measure of economic activity.
Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, noted several aspects reflecting lower demand for construction, including nine of the 12 Fed districts reporting โn...
Rising home values helped some local homeowners avoid foreclosure.
Rising home values helped some local homeowners avoid foreclosure.
Weary Atlanta homebuyers who have been frustrated by low housing supply may have reason for hope.
Weary Atlanta homebuyers who have been frustrated by low housing supply may have reason for hope.
Mortgage demand continues to weaken, still right around a 22-year low, but there was a sign in the weekly numbers that first-time buyers may be slowly returning. Mortgage applications to purchase a home fell 1% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. Volume was 21% lower than the same week one year ago. There was, however, a jump in demand for loans offering lower down payments. "Last week's purchase results varied, wi...
Mortgage demand continues to weaken, still right around a 22-year low, but there was a sign in the weekly numbers that first-time buyers may be slowly returning. Mortgage applications to purchase a home fell 1% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index. Volume was 21% lower than the same week one year ago. There was, however, a jump in demand for loans offering lower down payments. "Last week's purchase results varied, wi...
Forbearance and pandemic cash run out. But a lot of fun was had by all.
Byย Wolf Richterย forย WOLF STREET. Mortgage balances jumped by 9% in Q2 from a year ago, as prices spiked year-over-year, while people bought far fewer homes โ sales of existing homes dropped by 10% from Q2 last year, and sales of new single-family houses plunged by 19% over the same period. Mortgage balances have surged relentlessly since the end of the Housing Bust in 2012. Over those 10 years, mortgage balances surged...
Forbearance and pandemic cash run out. But a lot of fun was had by all.
Byย Wolf Richterย forย WOLF STREET. Mortgage balances jumped by 9% in Q2 from a year ago, as prices spiked year-over-year, while people bought far fewer homes โ sales of existing homes dropped by 10% from Q2 last year, and sales of new single-family houses plunged by 19% over the same period. Mortgage balances have surged relentlessly since the end of the Housing Bust in 2012. Over those 10 years, mortgage balances surged...