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FHFA data on non-performing loan sales reflects fewer delinquencies since pandemic

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on Tuesday released an update about the sales of non-performing loans (NPLs) through the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), saying the data has shown a steady drop in mortgage delinquencies since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. “The [NPL] sales program reduces the number of deeply delinquent loans in the Enterprises’ portfolios…

Mortgage demand for new homes is slowing, but the market is still warm

Mortgage applications for new-home purchases increased 7.2% year over year in November, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association‘s (MBA) builder application survey that was released Tuesday. Applications decreased by 12% from October 2024. “Applications to purchase newly built homes have seen annual increases since February 2023, as prospective homebuyers continue to favor new…