Mortgage Industry News
Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
“Experian is dedicated to fostering a more competitive mortgage landscape,” said CEO Brian Cassin. Continue Reading Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
FlexIQ will replace PHH’s previously offered Gold/Silver/Bronze non-QM programs. Continue Reading PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
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…
Fitch Ratings reveals how much US house prices will drop in 2023
Source: MPA Mag --- US home prices are set to fall by 5% next year in line with substantial price falls in housing markets across the globe, according to a new report by Fitch Ratings. The ‘Global Housing and Mortgage Outlook – 2023’, which analyzed housing markets...
How does mortgage refinancing work?
Source: CBS News --- Refinancing your mortgage can be a great way to save money and improve your personal finances. With a refinancing, you replace your current mortgage with a new loan. The refi loan is used to pay off your old mortgage, and then you move forward...
Mortgage rates dropping as interest hikes could soon slow: Freddie Mac
Source: Fox Business --- The average 30-year mortgage rate decreased this week for the third consecutive week as markets gain confidence that interest rate spikes will slow in 2023, according to a new report by Freddie Mac. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage...
December Mortgage Rates May Seek Calm After Turbulent Year
Source: NerdWallet --- December mortgage rates forecast Interest rates on fixed-rate mortgages could stabilize or even drift lower in December. Lower mortgage rates would be a welcome respite to conclude a tumultuous year in which rising rates strained people's...
Dave Stevens on understanding this housing market
Source: Housing Wire --- I have been part of the mortgage banking industry since 1983 — 39 years to date through different housing markets. And while my more recent roles were more senior in stature, my mind tends to think like I did when I was a top loan originator...
Mortgage demand falls again even as rates sink further
Source: CNBC --- Lower mortgage rates are pulling some current homeowners back to the refinance market, but not enough to offset the drop in demand from homebuyers. Mortgage application volume fell 1.9% last week compared with the previous week, according to the...
OneTrust Home Loans: About HECM reverse mortgages
Source: The Sentinel-Record --- What is a HECM reverse mortgage? Home Equity Conversion Mortgages, also known as reverse mortgage loans, were created more than 25 years ago to help Americans age 62 and older convert a portion of their home equity into tax-free money....
Most Affordable Housing Market In America
Source: 24/7 Wall St --- The housing market’s days of increasing prices every month are over. A two-year period when home prices rose by 20% each month year over year has been undermined by high mortgage rates that have doubled to about 6%. Affordability, defined...
9 Most Common Benefits of Homeownership
When it comes to buying a home, there are numerous perks that you should consider—financial stability, financial strength, and tax deductions, to name a few. Also, owning a house means you have a permanent home and, most importantly, a sense of belonging in your...
Mortgage repayments weighing heavily on borrowers, research shows
Source: MPA Mag --- Almost half of people worry about their mortgage repayments, with a staggering 42% admitting they don’t have any savings to fall back on should they get into financial trouble, according to research by MetLife. The 12-page report carried out by...
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