Mortgage Industry News
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Issuance Totaled $53.1 Billion in July
Last month’s issuance grew the agency’s MBS portfolio outstanding grew to $2.99 trillion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae’s MBS Issuance Totaled $53.1 Billion in July
Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as of Aug. 13, down from last week when it averaged 6.69%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly
Multifamily Lending Volume Up 32% Year-Over-Year in 2025
The top five multifamily lenders in 2025 by dollar volume were JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo, Walker & Dunlop, Berkadia, and CBRE. Continue Reading Multifamily Lending Volume Up 32% Year-Over-Year in 2025
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly in Q2
“Some loans are continuing to move to later stages of delinquency,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly in Q2
Mortgage Application Activity Perks Up
The Refinance Index increased 5% from the previous week, but it was also 22% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Perks Up
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
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