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Freddie Mac purchased $50 billion of home mortgages from its seller/servicers in October, the highest reading since June of 2009, according to new figures released by the government-controlled secondary market giant.

Low-income consumers are more likely to have a mortgage broker or real estate agent influence their loan decision.

Lenders interviewed by National Mortgage News this past week said volumes remain strong.

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They have a different work/life style than civilian consumers.

Mortgagors in the District of Columbia have the highest monthly mortgage payment in the nation, shelling out nearly $1,642 every 30 days.

The qualified mortgage test and risk retention rules will cement Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s dominance in the secondary market, according to FBR Capital Markets.

Residential delinquencies fell by almost 5% in October after surging the month before.

To date, Impac has not commented on the spike in price, but disclosed late Monday that it received notice from the New York Stock Exchange about “unusual trading activity” in its stock.

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