More Mortgage Applications Being Submitted
Following three weeks in a row of decreases, mortgage application number have rebounded for the period ending June 11th. Applications for both new purchase mortgages and refinances rose in volume this week, but refinances saw the biggest increase with a 5.5% gain. Year-over-year purchase application volume is down 17%, but levels remain historically high compared to other years. Refinances made up 61.7% of total mortgage applications in this past period. The FHA share of mortgage application volume increased from 9.5% to 9.6% this past week. The VA share of mortgage application volume increased from 11.2% to 11.5% this past...As Summer Nears, Mortgage Application Volume Dwindles
Mortgage application volume once again saw a decrease last week falling 3.1%. This marks the third week in a row that less mortgage applications have been submitted according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinance applications specifically saw a 5% drop this past week (the period ending June 4th). When you compare these numbers to last year, less people are applying for purchase mortgages and home prices are continuing to rise. The FHA share of mortgage application volume decreased from 9.6% to 9.5%. The VA share of mortgage application volume increased to 11.2% from...VA-like Housing Bill Proposed for First Responders and Teachers
New legislation would offer a benefit similar to VA loans to first responders and teachers looking to buy homes. This new bill called the Homes for Every Local Protector Educator and Responder Act was introduced on May 13th. This bill would allow first responders and teachers to finance up to 100% of the price of their home purchase subject to FHA loan limits. Similar to an FHA loan, borrowers would pay an up-front mortgage insurance premium which could also be financed. This would replace the monthly insurance premium. The new program, if passed, would be administered by the Federal Housing Administration. Under this proposed bill public/private school teachers, prison guards, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians would all be eligible for this...Fewer Mortgage Applications Submitted Last Week
For the second straight week, mortgage application volume has taken a 4% dip. Refinance activity has also dropped for the second straight week. Compared to 2020, purchase applications are down about 2% but still remain high in comparison to most other years. Inventory continues to be an issue for potential buyers as the prices are rising due to increased demand relative to available homes. These pricing increases are causing some buyers to feel priced out of the market and discouraging them from applying for home mortgages. The FHA share of mortgage application volume increased to 9.6% from 9.1%. The VA share of mortgage application volume decreased to 10.9% from...Save Money on Future Real Estate Taxes When Selling Your FL Home
Starting in 1995, if you own a primary residence in the state of Florida, you can apply for a tax benefit called Save Our Homes. This benefit can be applied to all primary residences in the state of Florida and limits the increase in a property’s assessed value to 3% per year. As market values rise, this can help limit the increase in your real estate tax bill. When selling a primary residence, this benefit can be transferred to your new home through a process called portability. If your new residence has a market value higher than your former residence, the portability amount is determined by finding the difference in the assessed value of your former home from its market value. Assume your previous residence has a market value of $500,000 but the assessed value is $300,000. That means that the assessed value of your new home can be reduced by $200,000 for tax purposes due to portability – which can result in big real estate tax savings. The maximum amount that can be ported is $500,000. If you’ve sold a home and did not transfer your prior benefit, you have two years from the time of your sale. For more information on Save our Homes and portability, check with your local property...Connect With Us
