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Single-Family Housing Starts Down 2.1%
Single-family housing completions in April were at a rate of 943,000, down 8% from the revised March rate of 1.02 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down 2.1%
Mortgage Rates Inch Up
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of May 15. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up
Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 36.4% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising

Beeline Introduces Realtor and Content Creator Partner Program
The new initiative is designed to accelerate origination growth in Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) mortgages. Continue Reading Beeline Introduces Realtor and Content Creator Partner Program
Mortgage Credit Availability Holds Steady
“Overall levels of credit supply remain tight but have generally grown since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Holds Steady
Mortgage Fraud Criminal Probe Opened Against NY AG Letitia James
James called the allegations “baseless” and claimed it was part of President Trump’s “revenge tour.” Continue Reading Mortgage Fraud Criminal Probe Opened Against NY AG Letitia James
Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
Demand for vacation homes is falling fastest in Florida. Continue Reading Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted that “rates are lower and have remained stable for weeks.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds with 11% Upswing
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 11% from one week earlier while the unadjusted index was 12% higher. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds with 11% Upswing
American Pride Bank Launches Third-Party Origination Mortgage
“In partnership with brokers, APB Wholesale is going to open new doors to homeownership for Americans nationwide,” said CEO Dominik Mjartan. Continue Reading American Pride Bank Launches Third-Party Origination Mortgage
The State with the Greatest Increase in Mortgage Debt Is…
Vermont was the only state with an increase above 2%. Continue Reading The State with the Greatest Increase in Mortgage Debt Is…
Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of May 1, down from last week when it averaged 6.81%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Weak
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index was down by 4% from one week earlier while the unadjusted index fell 3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Weak
Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of April 24. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Stumbles by 12.7%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index decreased 7% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Stumbles by 12.7%