Metropolitan Title, LLC

12/03/2024

https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/post-election-housing-boom-is-here-but-with-a-caveat

Redfin data supports findings from this summer when a significant share of buyers said they would move on purchases only after the election.

11/19/2024

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/best-time-for-buyers-5-years/

It’s turning into the most buyer-friendly real estate market we’ve seen in a long time. Five years to be exact. Here's what's changed.

10/15/2024

10/03/2024

https://mortgageorb.com/first-american-title-insurance-industry-mitigates-more-than-600-billion-in-risk-per-year

The title insurance industry mitigates more than $600 billion in estimated risk exposure annually for home buyers, according to a report from First American. The data-driven analysis finds that the role of title professionals in maintaining reliable and accurate property ownership records dramatical...

10/01/2024

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/opinion-the-risks-when-refinancing-why-title-insurance-is-essential/

The Fed’s rate cut could boost homeownership and refinancing opportunities, but title insurance remains crucial for safeguarding both lenders and homeowners against title issues.

09/19/2024

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/homeowners-scramble-to-refinance-their-mortgages-as-rates-dive-to-lowest-level-in-2-years-0159995e?siteid=msnheadlines

Mortgage applications rose 14.2% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

09/05/2024

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/04/mortgage-refinance-demand-is-94percent-higher-than-a-year-ago.html

Total mortgage application volume rose 1.6% last week, compared with the prior week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.

08/30/2024

https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-rates-fall-to-6-35-percent-housing-statistics-week-8-29-24/

Mortgage rates fell this week, with the rate for a 30-year fixed home loan going from 6.46% last week to 6.35% for the week ending Aug. 29.

06/01/2024

We are so thankful to be able to help good people!

05/24/2024

https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-30-year-fixed-rate-mortgage-falls-below-7-2024-05-23/

The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year mortgage rate fell below 7% this week for the first time in more than a month, which could help revive the housing market's waning fortunes.

05/17/2024

https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/mortgage-rates-may-16-2024

Mortgage rates are down for the second week in a row, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 7.02% and the 15-year note falling to 6.28% as the housing affordability crisis drags on.