Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 6, 2024

for 2026, as measured by the Fannie Mae Home Price Index (FNM-HPI). According to the Q4 2024 Fannie Mae Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES) , following an average expectation for national home price growth of 5.2% in 2024, a panel of more than 100 housing experts forecasts home price growth to decelerate to 3.8% in 2025 and 3.6%

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Kevin Brown, who will lead NAR in 2026, says he’s seen “the transformative power of homeownership” to move people out of poverty. That’s why I do this.”

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“We’re trying to be an example of what an association can do,” says René Galvan, who will take over for Bob Hale as CEO in 2026.

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MAY 23, 2024

trillion in 2026. in 2026, according to Fratantoni’s forecast. Fratantoni expects a major rebound for the mortgage market over the next two years. His forecast calls for $2 trillion in origination volume in 2025 and $2.28 Mortgage rates should fall to 5.9% in 2025 and 5.7%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

To reach a key financial goal in 2026, Blend Labs plans to diversify far beyond mortgage. Achieving positive free cash flow by 2026 would represent a financial landmark for Blend. ​​”We are guiding to a free cash flow margin of 8% for our conservative case, 18% for the market norm, with our base case at 12%.

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Real Estate News

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Yun expects existing sales to rise 9% next year and even more in 2026, though the market has proved difficult to predict in recent years.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

It is unclear as to how Wood’s decision will impact the future of the two Batton suits, which were slated to head to trial in late 2026 or early 2027. A hearing for the Batton I suit that was scheduled for Thursday has been cancelled.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For 2026, Fed officials projected rates to fall below 3% by the end of 2026 through three more quarter percentage point reductions. Instead, fresh economic projections from central bank officials showed rates would be slashed to a median 4.6% by the end of 2024, suggesting three 25 basis points (bps) cuts from current levels.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Per the settlement, Fathom will pay $500,000 into a settlement fund within five days of the settlement gaining final approval from the court and an additionally $500,000 on or before October 1, 2025. Fathom will then pay a final installment of $1.950 million on or before Oct.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

Additionally, it entitles members to $20 off their 2026 renewal and 20% off all events the fledgling trade group hosts through the end of next year. The association is offering two membership tiers: a basic membership and a founding membership. Basic membership costs $20 for the remainder of 2024 and all of 2025.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

“The subsequent upgrade of the ratings reflects FOA’s improved financial and operating flexibility following the debt exchange as refinancing risk has been reduced and near-term liquidity needs are limited given the extension of debt maturities to 2026,” Fitch said.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2024

Analysts said that companies are well positioned to implement them. The implementation will occur in phases starting on March 31, 2025. The requirements are expected to be fully effective on Sept. The FHFA explained that the updated standards differentiate bonds based on credit quality and liquidity.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2024

According to the analysts, at wider spreads, the company “could look to buy back its 2025 and 2026 notes with a portion of the proceeds.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

However, other “longstanding issues” — including disparities in third-party origination pricing or “the inclusion of a multifamily countercyclical adjustment” — are not addressed in the final rule. The majority of the final rule is effective as of Jan. The association will continue to engage with FHFA on these issues, the update explained.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 18, 2024

The report found that more than $260 billion in office loans have recently matured, or are maturing by the end of 2026. Office defaults and delinquencies are on the rise in 2024, and hundreds of billions in office loans are set to mature over the next few years. This represents 30% of all office loans, covering 12,000-plus properties.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This peak was a high point for many homebuyers, but as the Federal Reserve indicated plans for more cuts through 2025 and even into 2026, mortgage rates are expected to decline over time. The national average rate on a 30-year mortgage peaked at 7.22% in May 2024. Still, the differences between states remain stark.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

One of the contingencies states that the first payment will be made if “as of December 31, 2025, Douglas Elliman’s Cash Balance is at least $40.0 million, or if Douglas Elliman’s Cash Balance is less than $40.0 million as of Dec. 31, 2025, but subsequently exceeds such threshold in any following month until Dec. million at any point from Dec.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Krishna will serve “for a term expiring at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders and until his successor is elected and qualified, subject to his earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The largest financial institutions — banks holding at least $250 billion in total assets and nondepository institutions generating at least $10 billion in 2023 or 2024 — must comply with the rules by April 1, 2026. Meanwhile, smaller institutions — providers that hold more than $850 million and less than $1.5

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

Fitch believes the debt exchange offer will reduce refinancing risk and medium-term liquidity needs by extending near-term maturities to 2026,” the agency said. The agency added, however, that the agreement would likely improve FOA’s “financial and operating flexibility.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The ESR Group predicts that the broader economy will remain stable and expand at an above-trend pace through 2026 as it navigates elevated core inflationary pressures and heightened policy uncertainty. As part of their newest outlook, Fannie Maes economists shared five predictions for the housing market in 2025.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

This governs data collection actions by the GSEs and reporting requirements to the FHFA concerning borrowers’ language preferences and whether they’ve completed homeownership education or counseling. The effective date for this provision is Feb. FHFA explained some of the actions it has taken to address housing inequality.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The passage of Amendment 6 means seniors, veterans, and those with disabilities can make up to $100,000 a year beginning in 2026 while retaining their homestead benefits – as long as no major improvements are made to the home. Louisiana : Amendment 6 passes. The income cap was previously $77,000. Nebraska: Amendment 2 passes.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

Per the transaction, Mr. Cooper is acquiring all outstanding shares of Home Point and assuming $500 million in outstanding Home Point 5% senior notes due in February 2026. But the servicing portfolio is expected to grow, as the company has been active in acquiring MSRs.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2024

The discovery process for each of the Batton suits is not scheduled to be completed until May 2026. HomeServices of America , which was a defendant in the Batton 1 suit, was also dismissed from that case earlier this year.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

His term is scheduled to last until the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Rampell will receive a prorated amount to reflect the period of time between his appointment date and the annual meeting,” the filing stated. Rocket’s expansion of its board started after it added Krishna in December.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The final rule is primarily related to guarantees on commingled securities, multifamily mortgage exposures secured by properties with government subsidies and derivatives and cleared transactions. The final rule goes into effect Apr.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

National Association of Realtors (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun projects a 2% rise in home prices in both 2025 and 2026. HousingWire’s 2025 forecast of 3.5% home-price growth is at the higher end among the 13 examined, which averaged 2.6% Fannie Mae expects its home price index to rise by 3%. HousingWire’s expectation of 4.2 million).

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

And the youngest millennials (ages 28 to 43 this year) don’t turn 30 until 2026, so there is time for this trend to shift. Realtor.com noted that “reliable mortgage data“ only dates back to the early 1970s, which covers only a portion of the first-time homebuyer experience for the Silent Generation.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2024

The first is for up to $200 million in aggregate principal of senior secured first-lien notes due in 2026, while the second is for up to $150 million in aggregate principal of exchangeable senior first-lien notes due in 2029.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Mr. Cooper is paying $324 million in cash and assuming $500 million in outstanding Home Point 5% senior notes due in February 2026. “The Cooper – was first announced in May and was expected to close in the third quarter of 2023.

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2023

The buyer will also assume $500 million in Home Point’s senior notes due in February 2026. The transaction with The Loan Store did not include the company’s MSR portfolio, which is the target of Mr. Cooper’s deal. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023. Home Point’s servicing portfolio totaled $88.4

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Inman

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Krishna's term will expire at the company's 2026 annual meeting. The mortgage lending giant's board of directors has been expanded from seven members to eight to accommodate the move.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2024

The discovery process for each of the Batton suits is not scheduled to be completed until May 2026. HomeServices of America , which was a defendant in the Batton 1 suit, was also dismissed from that case earlier this year.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2023

In addition, Mr. Cooper is assuming $500 million in outstanding Home Point 5% senior notes due in February 2026, per the deal announced in May. Cooper’s agreement to acquire Home Point Capital, which also includes the payment of $324 million in cash. Heisman Merger Sub , a subsidiary of Mr. Cooper Group, is paying $2.33

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2023

Meanwhile, 2025 and 2026 will be off the charts. ” Ishbia says that the wholesale channel should reach 33% market share by 2026, compared to the current level of 22%. And 2024, 2025 and 2026, they’ll be the three best mortgage years in history because everybody that’s doing 6.5% We target 2026.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 9, 2024

Ressler stated that most markets won’t notice how quickly declining starts translate to reduced completion levels until the second half of 2025, and most likely in 2026. All things considered, this significant decline in starts in every region paves the way for a significantly altered industry trajectory by 2026 and 2027.”

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