U.S. Bank (NYSE:USB) has launched a mortgage special purpose credit program designed to expand access to homeownership within predominantly minority communities. The U.S. Bank Access Home Loan provides qualified borrowers with up to $12,500 in down payment assistance...
The latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recorded an uptick in mortgage application activity for the week ending July 7. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, was up by 0.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
Mortgage rates were on the upswing again, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of July 6, up from last week when it averaged 6.71%. A year ago at this time, it averaged...
Mortgage application activity last week experienced a downturn, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the trade group’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, was down 4.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis...
Cleveland-headquartered KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) has launched KeyBank Neighbors First Credit, the third in its series of Special Purpose Credit Programs designed to help borrowers achieved homeownership. According to the company, KeyBank Neighbors First Credit is designed...
Premia Relocation Mortgage, a joint venture between Guaranteed Rate Inc. (GRI) and Sirva, announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement for GRI to assume full ownership of the company. The financial aspects of the transaction were not disclosed. The...