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Homebuyers Take Advantage of Easing Mortgage Rates

Homebuyers , Take Advantage of , Easing Mortgage Rates. 'Newsweek' reports that the number of mortgage applications increased for the week ending June 21 as the cost of home loans has begun to ease. . According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Market Composite Index, there was a nearly 1% increase in mortgage applications from the week before. MBA data shows that it is the third consecutive week of an increase in application numbers. . At the same time, refinancing activity was up 28% compared to the same time in 2023. In recent weeks, mortgage rates have trended below 7%, helping to slightly reduce the cost of monthly payments for potential homebuyers. Mortgage rates were mostly lower last week, with the 30-year fixed rate declining slightly to 6.93 percent, the lowest level in more than three months, Joel Kan, MBA's deputy chief economist, via 'Newsweek'. According to Joel Kan, MBA's deputy chief economist, the drop in rates has failed to convince more homeowners to change the terms of their existing loans. According to Redfin data, almost 90% of U.S. homeowners have mortgages below 6%, cheaper than the current market. Purchase applications did see a small increase after adjusting for the Juneteenth holiday, Joel Kan, MBA's deputy chief economist, via 'Newsweek'. Government purchase loans, primarily FHA and VA, saw gains of more than 2 percent over the previous week, as homebuyers in those segments sought to take advantage of the recent rate relief, Joel Kan, MBA's deputy chief economist, via 'Newsweek'

Kendrick Lamar Concert Unites 25 L.A. Artists for Juneteenth Show | THR News Video

Kendrick Lamar took full aim at Drake and brought together 25 LA artists during his special The Pop Out: Ken & Friends Juneteenth concert. Thousands flocked to the Kia Forum in LA for the Juneteenth event which was to showcase unity among West Coast talent. More than two dozen artists made an appearance at the concert including Dr. Dre, Schoolboy Q and Tyler, the Creator.

California Mass Shooting: Several Injured During Juneteenth Celebrations in Oakland | Oneindia News

Tragedy struck during the Juneteenth celebrations in Oakland, California, as a mass shooting left one person dead and eight others injured. The incident occurred at Lake Merritt, turning a day of celebration into one of chaos and sorrow. Join us as we delve into the details of the shooting, the response from law enforcement, and the community's reaction. Watch for the latest updates and visuals from the scene. #OaklandShooting #Juneteenth #MassShooting #LakeMerritt #CaliforniaNews #BreakingNews #JuneteenthCelebration #OaklandNews #GunViolence #CommunityAlert ~HT.178~GR.125~PR.274~

Interesting Facts About Juneteenth

Interesting Facts About Juneteenth. Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, marks the day General Gordon Granger announced to slaves in Galveston, Texas, that they were free. Here are some things to know about the historic event. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, two and a half years prior to Granger's announcement, but slaves in Texas were not aware that they were free. The migration of freedpeople to northern regions or to track down family members became known as “the scatter.”. Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. The Juneteenth flag is full of symbolism, with the bursting “new star” representing a new freedom and a new people