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Mortgage rates are declining, but buyers still need some coaxing to get back into the market. Signs in the market have analysts suggesting the worst of the current mortgage cycle may be behind us in 2024.
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    HousingWire

    The Appraisal Foundation settles Fair Housing Act case with HUD

    The Appraisal Foundation, which establishes standards and criteria for appraisers, has settled with the HUD over allegations that its qualification program violated the Fair Housing Act.

  • Business
    Bloomberg

    Real Estate Stocks Soar to Best Day of Year on Rate Cut Bets

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  • Business
    Bloomberg

    Top Mortgage Lender Sweetens Rewards for Brokers to Win Refis

    (Bloomberg) -- Top mortgage lender United Wholesale Mortgage is upping the incentives it offers its network of brokers for making certain types of home loans, a move likely to accelerate refinancings that could have implications for buyers of mortgage-backed securities. Most Read from BloombergBiden Vows to Stay in 2024 Race Even as NATO Gaffes Risk His CampaignBiden’s Putin-Zelenskiy Gaffe Deals Fresh Blow to CampaignTesla Delays Robotaxi Event in Blow to Musk’s Autonomy DriveUS and Germany Foi