Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved During July
“Credit availability in June increased to its highest level since July 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved During July
Mortgage Holder Equity at Record-High $18 Trillion
Approximately 813,000 borrowers are underwater — up 44% year-over-year. Continue Reading Mortgage Holder Equity at Record-High $18 Trillion
TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Acquires Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp. for $117.5 Million
The combined company will have a $9 billion residential mortgage portfolio and will operate as TPG Mortgage Investment Trust. Continue Reading TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Acquires Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment Corp. for $117.5 Million
New Bill Seeks to Establish Portable Mortgages
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) has put forth the Making Ownership Viable for Everyone (MOVE) Act. Continue Reading New Bill Seeks to Establish Portable Mortgages
Q2 Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Up 16%
The sole sector where originations declined was healthcare properties, which recorded a 19% year-over-year drop. Continue Reading Q2 Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Up 16%
Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of Aug. 6, up from last week when it averaged 6.66%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Trended Higher in Q2
Cotality highlighted an increase in alerts related to borrowers purchasing a property in a state they have never lived in. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Trended Higher in Q2
Linkhome Holdings Rebrands Mortgage One as Linkhome Lending
Linkhome Lending plans to broaden its commercial financing capabilities by supporting the financing needs of AI infrastructure projects, including data centers. Continue Reading Linkhome Holdings Rebrands Mortgage One as Linkhome Lending
Mortgage Application Activity Ended July with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.3% from 16.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Ended July with a Whimper
MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Improved Slightly in June
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,209, down from $2,211 in May and up from $2,205 in June 2025. Continue Reading MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Improved Slightly in June
Mortgage Rates Rise to One-Year High
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of July 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to One-Year High
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 6.4%
The FHA share of total applications dipped to 16.9% from 17.0% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 6.4%
Real Estate Investing Fintech New Silver Acquires Mayflower Venture Partners
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Real Estate Investing Fintech New Silver Acquires Mayflower Venture Partners
New Partnership Aims to Improve AI Capabilities for Mortgage Lenders and Servicers
The companies will target high-impact servicing and lending functions where AI, automation, and tailored technology can improve execution, control, and scalability. Continue Reading New Partnership Aims to Improve AI Capabilities for Mortgage Lenders and Servicers
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.55%
The share of mortgages in active foreclosure reached 0.53% in June, the highest level in six years, as foreclosure activity continued to normalize. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.55%
