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On an annual basis, home prices grew by 4.2% in November, FHFA's index found.

The homebuilder saw profits grow for the fourth straight quarter, even as the number of new orders decreased.

The nation's largest homeowners insurance providers imposed rate hikes in double-digit percentages last year, led by Farmers' 53.5% increase in Maryland.

Sales of new US homes ended 2024 on a high note in December as customers took advantage of incentives from builders, leading to a second straight year of increased purchases.  

Paying off debt and making home repairs are the top reasons homeowners choose a cash-out refinance, per the bureau's report.

Differences in state transfer taxes mean ancillary costs that borrowers pay for their mortgages can range from a couple thousands of dollars to five figures.

Contract closings of existing homes last month increased 2.2% to an annualized rate of 4.24 million, the most since February, according to National Association of Realtors data released Friday.

The agreement would resolve claims for a class of 298,000 members, who allegedly received over 700,000 calls from Coldwell Banker agents between 2015 and 2020.

Newfi initially established its partnership with residential transition loan provider Dunmor in June 2024 to help it open up funding capacity and establish its presence in the lending segment.

With the growth in the use of government products, further increases in late payment rates over the coming year are likely, ICE Mortgage Technology said.