Modest Improvements in Demand, Lending Conditions for Real Estate Loans During Q4 2023

2024-02-12T13:15:13-06:00

According to the Federal Reserve Board’s January 2024 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS), lending standards loosened for all commercial real estate (CRE) loan categories and residential real estate (RRE) categories in the fourth quarter of 2023.  Demand for RRE and CRE loans improved across all categories over the quarter, except for government loans. Even though the federal funds rate remained unchanged, the shifting expectations from the Federal Reserve toward rate cuts is having an impact on sentiment among major lending institutions. A higher net percentage of banks reported looser residential mortgage lending standards in Q4  2023 compared to Q3 2023 for all categories of RRE loans.  The largest improvement occurred for Qualified Mortgage (QM) jumbo which fell 10.6 percentage points from 26.0% in Q3 2023 to 15.4% in Q4 2023. GSE-eligible, Non-QM jumbo, and Non-QM non-jumbo experienced decreases of at least 8 percentage points quarter-over-quarter. All RRE categories saw increases in loan demand, except for government loans which saw a 0.4 percentage points decline from Q3 2023 to Q4 2023.  Subprime experienced a dramatic quarterly shift: it had the weakest demand in Q3 2023 (-71.9%) but rose almost 30 percentage points to become the strongest demand category for RRE in Q4 2023 at -41.7%, relatively speaking.  The remaining five RRE categories had demand increases by single-digits quarter-over-quarter. Compared to Q4 2022, all RRE categories increased the share of banks reporting stronger minus weaker demand by at least 30 percentage points. Both multifamily loans as well as all CRE construction and development loans, on net, saw modest improvements in lending conditions from Q3 2023 to Q4 2023. Construction & development experienced the share of banks reporting tightening conditions fall 25.2 percentage points to 39.7%. Multifamily improved by 24.8 percentage points to 40.7% in Q4 2023. Fifty percent of banks reported weaker demand for loans secured by multifamily properties and 46.6% for construction & development loans; This is slightly more positive compared to Q3 2023, where both categories were greater than 50%. Year-over-year, demand for construction & development improved 15.5 percentage points compared to Q4 2022 whereas multifamily experienced a small decrease (-0.7 percentage points). ‹ The Age of the U.S. Housing StockTags: ad&c loans, commercial real estate loans, credit, credit standards, Federal Reserve, GSE, lending, lending conditions, loan demand, loans, monetary policy, mortgage finance, real estate loans, residential real estate loans, sloos, subprime

Modest Improvements in Demand, Lending Conditions for Real Estate Loans During Q4 20232024-02-12T13:15:13-06:00

Which Mortgage is Right for You?

2021-07-20T01:17:36-05:00

When shopping for a mortgage loan, one size does not fit all. It’s important to understand your options and how they will affect your budget. Adjustable vs. Fixed One key decision is whether to select a fixed- or adjustable-rate loan. A fixed-rate mortgage keeps the same interest rate for the life of the loan; your monthly payments of principal and interest will not change. Because of this stability, fixed-rate mortgages can help you plan your finances far into the future. They also can be attractive when you’re able to lock in a low rate in a volatile market. An adjustable-rate mortgage typically offers an introductory period—for example, five years—with a rate lower than you could get with a fixed-rate loan. After this period, the rate adjusts annually based on the financial markets. Adjustable-rate mortgages can be a less expensive option if you don’t plan on living in a house for very long. You can also take advantage of falling rates without refinancing. Of course, if rates climb, you could owe more in later years. How Long? You may think that a 30-year mortgage is your only option, but 15-year mortgages are also available to many borrowers. The overall cost of a mortgage will be less over 15 years than 30 years—the shorter term means less total interest—but the monthly payments are higher. If you can afford to pay off the mortgage sooner, a 15-year loan might be a better choice. However, the lower monthly payments of a 30-year loan could let you use money to pursue other financial goals. Finding Your Loan These are just a few of the options available to finance your home purchase. The mortgage that’s right for one buyer might not be right for another. Be sure to talk to your lender about your life and plans to make sure you get the loan that is best for your situation.

Which Mortgage is Right for You?2021-07-20T01:17:36-05:00

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