Refinance

Cash-out refis help drive pandemic-era mortgage boom

02/17/21

Origination volume hit a record high in 2020 as more borrowers tapped the equity in their homes and investors and second-home purchasers flocked to the market at levels unseen since before the Great Recession.

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Fannie Mae’s 2020 earnings fall due to COVID-related credit expenses

02/12/21

While its net income declined annually for the second consecutive year, CEO Hugh Frater touted Fannie Mae’s resiliency in a record year for providing mortgage liquidity.

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End of refi boom could put squeeze on credit unions in 2021

12/22/20

Demand for home purchases and car loans would need to increase substantially to make up for what's expected to be a sharp drop in refinancing revenue.

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