ARM applications reach their highest level since November 2023 by Sarah Wolak for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Mortgage demand decreased 8.5% for the week ending April 11, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)’s weekly applications survey — a stark contrast to the 20% increase seen a week earlier. Last week’s application news was dominated by the quick buzz that resulted from lower rate movement. But…

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Why most broker owners don’t turn a profit by Jason Mitchell for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Owning a real estate brokerage may seem like a lucrative business, but in reality, many brokers struggle to turn a profit. Despite the appeal of running their own operation, most find themselves facing financial challenges due to high overhead costs, intense competition, agent commission structures, and ineffective business strategies….

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BofA, Citi warn of slower growth ahead as mortgage business softens by Flávia Furlan Nunes for HousingWire

HousingWireHousingWire Bank of America (BofA) and Citi reported declining mortgage production in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, following similar results from peers Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase last week. Mortgage volumes at BofA and Citi, which were attributed to seasonal trends and rising interest rates,…

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