Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% as of June 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
Jeffrey Weidell Named 2027 Vice Chairman for the Mortgage Bankers Association
Weidell will be installed at MBA’s 113th Annual Convention and Expo in Chicago this October. Continue Reading Jeffrey Weidell Named 2027 Vice Chairman for the Mortgage Bankers Association
Buyers Paying More in Mortgage Interest Than Their Home Costs
Choosing a 15-year mortgage at today’s 5.87% rate would save $250,378 over a 30-year loan. Continue Reading Buyers Paying More in Mortgage Interest Than Their Home Costs
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 11%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.4% from 17.0% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 11%
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved Slightly in May
“Mortgage rates reached nine-month highs over the month, which put pressure on homebuyers and reduced the demand for refinancing,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved Slightly in May
John McNeill Joins MAXEX as CFO
He recently served as CFO of the fintech Spring Oaks Capital. Continue Reading John McNeill Joins MAXEX as CFO
M&A News Reconfigures Mortgage Banking Industry
The financial terms of the two transactions were not disclosed. Continue Reading M&A News Reconfigures Mortgage Banking Industry
Former Mayor of NJ Town Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Case
Both defendants were also ordered to pay restitution to the victims in the total amount of $221,9862.71. Continue Reading Former Mayor of NJ Town Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Case
Suspended NYC Attorney Indicted for Stealing Over $1 Million in Mortgage Refinancings
Jose Polanco returns to court on July 15 and faces up to 8.33 to 25 years in prison if convicted. Continue Reading Suspended NYC Attorney Indicted for Stealing Over $1 Million in Mortgage Refinancings
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.48% as of June 4, down from last week when it averaged 6.53%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
The companies gave no details on the depth and scope of the mortgage. Continue Reading Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 2.5%
The FHA share of total applications dipped to 17.0% from 17.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 2.5%
REIT Executive Indicted for Misrepresenting Income on Mortgage Application
If convicted, Brandon “Dutch” Mendenhall faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. Continue Reading REIT Executive Indicted for Misrepresenting Income on Mortgage Application
New ICE Fraud Monitor Aims to Reduce Risk in Underwriting
The new tool is integrated directly with Encompass, ICE’s loan origination system (LOS), to centralize fraud risk scoring and property risk data in a user-friendly dashboard. Continue Reading New ICE Fraud Monitor Aims to Reduce Risk in Underwriting
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53% as of May 28, up from last week when it averaged 6.51%, which marked a nine-month high. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Again














