Thursday, July 9, 2020

MORTGAGE NEWS: Refinancing could save homeowners $3.9B per month

Here's what you need to know this week
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Mortgage News
Here's a look at the latest developments in mortgages, homeownership, and beyond.
Record-low refinance rates could save homeowners $3.9B per month
According to research from mortgage data company Black Knight, around 13.6M homeowners may now be eligible to lower their payments, with an average estimated savings of $283 per month. Are you among them? Here's what you need to know to find out.
A wave of new layoffs could raise the bar for mortgage applicants
While Paycheck Protection Program loans have saved an estimated 15 million jobs, the money received will soon run out; up to 14% of companies who benefitted reported they plan to start layoffs within the next month. Read more
Forebearance rates are trending down again
Forbearance rates resumed their downtrend after a spike at the end of June. While the impact on credit availability remains to be seen, the new data could offset this week's gloomy unemployment projections. Read more
New FICO score could make mortgages more accessible
A new type of FICO score designed to measure a borrower's ability to withstand an economic crisis, regardless of their credit history, was announced this week. Read more
NYC apartment sales hit 30-year lows
Manhattan apartment sales saw their biggest plunge in 30 years this week, another key indicator that shoppers are shifting their focus from urban centers to suburbs this homebuying season.
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icon Refinance or forbearance: which is right for you?
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