US consumers had a tougher time accessing credit this year, with applications for auto loans and mortgage refinancing being turned down at the highest rates in more than a decade. Despite largely stable demand, applications for various forms of credit were increasingly rejected in 2024, according to a survey released Monday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Americans also became more pessimistic about their ability to tap credit in th
U.S. single-family homebuilding tumbled in October likely as Hurricanes Helene and Milton depressed activity in the South while permits rose slightly, indicating that an anticipated rebound probably would be muted by higher mortgage rates.The report from the Commerce Department on Tuesday suggested that residential investment, which includes homebuilding, remained subdued at the start of the fourth quarter after contracting in the last two quarte
US banks added to credit reserves in the first half of 2024 to protect against further losses from commercial real estate and some consumer loans, the Federal Reserve said in its twice-yearly supervision and regulation report Friday.The delinquency rate for CRE loans has increased to its highest level in a decade, the Fed noted, jumping to 11% at the large banks in the second quarter of 2024.“The deterioration in CRE loans has so far been mos
Supervisors at the Federal Reserve are most concerned about rising delinquencies and governance issues at U.S. banks, according to the agency's latest supervision and regulation report.The semiannual report, released Friday, highlights the continued weakening of commercial real estate loan portfolios and certain consumer lending products during the second and third quarters of the year. It also shows that the share of large banks that have rec
Buying a home is one of the largest personal and financial decisions you can make. For many buyers, the process includes finding a loan that will help you pay for your new home over time. An agent who is a REALTOR® can help you learn about your options. Here’s what else you need to know:What is a mortgage, and how do I get one? A mortgage is a loan offered by a bank or lender that lets you borrow money to purchase a home and repay over
The Counselors of Real Estate released its annual list of the most pressing topics facing commercial and residential real estate in the year ahead.Political uncertainty, soaring insurance costs and the growth of artificial intelligence are among the hot topics that likely will have a big impact on the real estate industry in 2025, according to the Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of property advisers. Each year, CRE releases its
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations increased 59% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2024 and increased 44% from Q2 2024, the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) said Friday. Loan volume rose for all property types except office, which saw a 3% Y-O-Y decrease. Dollar volume for healthcare loans rose 510% Y-O-Y, while hotel loans were up 99%, retail rose 82%, industrial rose 57% and multifamily increased 56%.“After a slow s
The Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut Thursday, moving at a less aggressive pace than before but continuing its efforts to right-size monetary policy.In a follow-up to September’s big half percentage point reduction, the Federal Open Market Committee lowered its benchmark overnight borrowing rate by a quarter percentage point, or 25 basis points, to a target range of 4.50%-4.75%. The rate sets what banks charge e
The average homeowner has accumulated nearly $150,000 in housing wealth over the last five years. See which markets are seeing the biggest gains in NAR’s latest quarterly housing report.Homeowners continued to see their equity grow in the third quarter, with nearly 90% of major U.S. metro areas posting increases, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Thursday. Markets in the Midwest posted some of the largest gains last quarter, with
NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and educate sellers on the choices available.So, you’re ready to find your first home. But where do you begin? And what resources are available to help you? Here’s what you need to know as you embark on your homeownership journey:Who is considered a first-time homebuyer? The definiti
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