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Recession 2020
It’s official — the 2020 recession is over. So why isn’t the economy back to normal? firsttuesday sketches out the shape of the housing market beyond the pandemic.
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The 2020 recession was the shortest ever — but its effects continue in the housing market
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Still high, commercial mortgage delinquency rates decline in Q1 2021
Commercial industries continue to experience mixed impacts from the ongoing recession in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021.
Interest rates are rising, and mortgage standards are loosening
After months of tightening credit lines, lenders are gradually beginning to loosen standards.
Delinquent homeowners have not taken advantage of forbearance programs
It’s not too late to let your clients know about forbearance programs so they can keep their home when the moratorium expires.
Federal foreclosure moratorium extended through mid-year
The foreclosure moratorium that has kept jobless Californians in their homes during the ongoing recession has been extended yet again.
2020 commercial real estate saw industrial shine, office and retail grow dark
The commercial real estate market experienced a mixed performance in 2020.
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