Not exact matches
Columnist Daniel Indiviglio notes that the overall influence government backed mortgage
loan programs on the U.S.
home loan industry and housing markets is
increasing: «Last week, they [FHA and VA purchase mortgage
applications] accounted for 42.8 percent of purchase
applications.»
Applications for FHA
home loans, refinance mortgage
loans, and HECM (reverse mortgage
loans)
increased during March.
By understanding the different types of
loans, how to prepare yourself for the
loan application and to purchase a
home, you can
increase your chances of obtaining a competitive mortgage and interest rate.
This resulted in a slight
increase in
home equity
loan application volumes.
California mortgage brokers reported a slight drop in second mortgage rates and the volume for
home equity
loan applications increased slightly for this period.
He further went on to state that, «While it is clear that
home loan applications in May dropped sharply as a result of the tax credit induced
increase in
applications in April, it is unclear whether we are seeing the beginnings of a rebound now.»
Mortgage processors and underwriters can expect 2018 to bring a slight
increase in purchase
loan volume, a considerable reduction in refinance activity, and an influx of
home equity
loan applications.
Yet, while
home loan applications declined between 2004 and 2015,
loan approval rates (the share of
applications that are ultimately funded or originated)
increased during the same period among all applicant groups.