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Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of Jan. 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
The trade groups called for “responsibly reducing mortgage insurance premiums.” Continue Reading Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
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Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.6% from 15.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%
Lawsuit Accuses Rocket Companies of Mortgage Steering
The lawsuit claims the company “exploited the vulnerability of home buyers for profit.” Continue Reading Lawsuit Accuses Rocket Companies of Mortgage Steering
National Mortgage Delinquency Rate Dropped to 3.68%
Late-stage delinquencies (90+ day) increased by 30,000 to reach the highest level in nearly three years. Continue Reading National Mortgage Delinquency Rate Dropped to 3.68%
Report: FHFA’s Pulte Quietly Changed GSE Portfolio Limits to Aid Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Purchase
“This is just a smoke screen for Trump and Bill Pulte to tweet about,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Continue Reading Report: FHFA’s Pulte Quietly Changed GSE Portfolio Limits to Aid Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Purchase
Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Ginnie Mae added that its financing benefited approximately 1.4 million households, out of which an estimated 43.9% were first-time homeowners. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Jan. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
Refinancing Inquiries Spark Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.9% from 19.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Refinancing Inquiries Spark Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
Newrez to Recognize Crypto Assets for Mortgage Qualification
This offering will be available in February across Newrez’s Smart Series suite of non-agency products. Continue Reading Newrez to Recognize Crypto Assets for Mortgage Qualification
30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $378,063 in November to $380,607 in December. Continue Reading December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
“Refinance applications surged 40% to the strongest weekly pace since October 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up 1.1% During Q3 2025
Commercial banks held the largest share (37%) of commercial/multifamily mortgages at $1.8 trillion. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up 1.1% During Q3 2025
