Lending

Estate Companies closes $72.5 million loan for West Palm Beach development 

The community, Soleste Palm Station, will have 321 apartments in two eight-story buildings. 

Jupiter townhome project lands $47.5 million construction loan 

Forté Luxe will bring 17 residences to a waterfront peninsula in the Intracoastal Waterway. 

Guaranteed Rate rebrands itself as Rate

The new name conveys a “concise, modern identity,” the company said. 

Miami’s tallest building, the Panorama Tower, gets $420 million refinancing 

The financing comprises a $334,590,000 Freddie Mac senior loan and $85 million of subordinate debt. 

Builder confidence jumps in January on falling mortgage rates 

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row. 

Vita at Grove Isle boutique condo project lands $239 million construction loan  

Construction of the 65-condominium development by Ugo Colombo’s CMC Group is already underway, with an expected 2025 completion. 

Miami condo-hotel secures $24.5 million construction loan 

Visions at Brickell Station will offer 111 condo-hotel units starting at $500,000. 

MBA: Mortgage apps rise on increase in ARM activity 

A 15% rise in applications for adjustable-rate mortgages drove overall mortgage applications higher in the most recent weekly survey. 

Mortgage delinquency rate hits lowest level since 1979

MBA states that the mortgage delinquency rate has fallen to the lowest rate since it started tracking this metric in 1979.

Federal Reserve raises key interest rate to 22-year high 

National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun took issue with the increase, saying the central bank has created “a rare and very tight monetary policy condition.” 

FHFA rescinds “unworkable” fee ahead of implementation 

The mortgage industry decried the proposed loan-level pricing adjustment for borrowers with higher debt-to-income ratios. 

MBA: Mortgage applications rise on lower rates 

Interest rates on mortgages of all types declined last week, spurring an uptick in borrowing, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported. 

High interest rates have homebuyers looking for ways to save

As affordability remains a concern, some buyers are purchasing mortgage points.

Mortgage rates decline for fourth consecutive week

This was the fourth week in a row of declines, leaving prospective buyers hopeful for sustained low rates throughout spring homebuying season.

MBA: Mortgage applications rise 7.4% despite increased rates 

The Mortgage Bankers Association noted the increase in borrowing activity came despite the 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbing to its highest level since November 2022. 

FHA cuts mortgage insurance premium, touts expected savings for homebuyers 

Mortgage insurance premiums on loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration will drop from 0.85% to 0.55% beginning March 20. 

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