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Mortgage applications fall as rates hit 13-year high 

Overall mortgage-application volume was at its lowest level since 2018, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Atlanta developer refinances new residential tower for $90 million 

The Arya Peachtree stands 12 stories tall and includes 282 units. 

Mortgage applications slide with rate hike and more Ukraine uncertainty ahead

“Investors are weighing the impacts of rapidly increasing inflation in the U.S. and many other parts of the world against the potential for a slowdown in economic growth due to a renewed bout of supply-chain constraints.” — MBA associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan

Atlanta firm acquires two affordable-housing communities 

Infinity Real Estate Advisors LLC used two loans aggregating $60 million to make the acquisitions. 

Mortgage applications rise, interest rates fall as Ukraine uncertainty roils markets 

“Looking ahead, the potential for higher inflation amidst disruptions in oil and other commodity flows will likely lead to a period of volatility in rates.” — MBA associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan 

April Crawford, senior mortgage loan originator, Southeast Mortgage of Georgia

“Be a kind human, treat everyone equally.” — April Crawford, senior mortgage loan originator, Southeast Mortgage of Georgia Inc.

Mortgage applications fall to pre-pandemic low as rates rise 

Mortgage applications fell more than 13% in the most-recent week tracked by the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index, while interest rates continued to rise. 

Mortgage applications fall more than 8% 

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration increased to 3.93% from 3.86%, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Mortgage applications, interest rates rise first week of January

“MBA expects solid growth in purchase activity this year, as demographic drivers and the strong economy support housing demand,. However, the strength in growth will be dependent on housing inventory growing more rapidly to meet demand.” — Mortgage Bankers Association associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan

BankSouth Mortgage banker receives seventh Five Star award

Shannon Bradshaw is the only Georgia-based loan originator to have won Five Star Professional’s award seven times since its inception in 2003.

Mortgage applications fall during last two weeks of 2021

At the same time, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.33%, its highest level since April 2021, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Omicron worries push mortgage rates down

Fears of an economic fallout are causing long-term U.S. mortgage rates to fall as the newest COVID-19 strain reignites worry among Americans. 

LoanSnap closes home loan in less than 24 hours

LoanSnap said it used  its innovative AI technology, affectionately called Nell, to close the loan in the record-breaking amount of time.

Mortgage applications rise in latest survey, as rates decline for the first time in a month

The decline in mortgage rates prompted an uptick in refinancing, with government refinances increasing more than 20% over the week, MBA associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan said in a press release.

FHFA announces conforming loan limits for Fannie and Freddie mortgages

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced its 2022 conforming loan limits (CLL) for conventional loans acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Mortgage applications fall over Thanksgiving week as rates rise

“Despite higher mortgage rates, purchase applications had a strong week, mostly driven by a 6% increase in conventional loan applications.” — MBA associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting Joel Kan

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