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Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing

Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing

by Phil Hall | Apr 17, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) showed the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rising for the first time in 13 weeks, although the government-sponsored enterprise insisted on emphasizing the positive aspects of this development. The...
Leadership Shifts at American Financial Resources

Leadership Shifts at American Financial Resources

by Phil Hall | Apr 16, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

American Financial Resources (AFR), a national mortgage lender headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, announced the promotion of Robert Pieklo to CEO and Michael Brenning to chief operating officer (COO). Pieklo joined AFP as COO in February 2024 following its...
Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%

Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%

by Phil Hall | Apr 16, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage application activity slowed for the week ending April 11, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 8.5% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week...
FHFA to Establish Mortgage Fraud Tip Line

FHFA to Establish Mortgage Fraud Tip Line

by Phil Hall | Apr 15, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte has announced his agency is establishing a tip line for the reporting of mortgage fraud activity. In a series of posts on X, Pulte declared this will be part of an increased effort by the FHFA to combat...
360training.com Acquires My Mortgage Trainer

360training.com Acquires My Mortgage Trainer

by Phil Hall | Apr 14, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

360training.com Inc., an online provider of regulatory-approved training and compliance solutions, has acquired My Mortgage Trainer, an NMLS-approved provider of mortgage education and compliance training. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The...
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week

by Phil Hall | Apr 10, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.62% as of April 10, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). This is down from last week when it averaged 6.64%. “The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to...
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