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Forbearances Expiring; Remote Work Not Killing Cities; Rates Surge Higher Despite Weak Jobs Data

The number of mortgages in forbearance saw its l argest reduction in 12 months l ast week. Black Knight said 177,000 loans exited the program, many of them having reached the end of the 18 months of reduced or suspended payments allowed for those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an 11 percent […]

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A Nearly Unbelievable Data Point: The Birth Rate

The baby bust has likely been fueled by both economic and health concerns of women during the pandemic. www.nar.realtor – Research

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CFPB Consumer Complaint Bulletin Examines County-Level Demographic Data

Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) formally delayed the mandatory compliance date of the General Qualified Mortgage (QM) final rule from July 1, 2021 to October 1, 2022….(read more) Forward this article via email:  Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it. Around The Web

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MBS Day Ahead: 5yr Auction in Focus; What About Econ Data and Oil?

Posted To: MBS Commentary Bonds are starting the day in roughly unchanged territory after trying to go on a stronger run in the overnight session. If the remainder of the week sees higher yields, it will be yet another example of the "false start" trend discussed yesterday . The only major data on the econ […]

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Diversity Grant Success Stories and Tracker Data

Providing resources to state and local associations is a key strategy in NAR’s overall diversity program. Check out the Diversity Grant Initiative success stories from state and local associations and the REALTOR® Party Tracker data. www.nar.realtor – Fair Housing

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