Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 11%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.8% from 16.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 11%
FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’
“He’s the best,” the FHFA director cheered. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’
Rick Seehausen Named President of Lenders One
Seehausen replaces Justin Demola, who left Lenders One last month to join Equifax as senior vice president of mortgage and housing, Continue Reading Rick Seehausen Named President of Lenders One
Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q4 2025
The five states with the largest quarterly increases in their overall delinquency rate were: Mississippi (109 basis points), Louisiana (89 basis points), Maryland (87 basis points), Oklahoma (86 basis points), and Indiana (86 basis points). Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q4 2025
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Feb. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Nationwide, the number of VA loans rose 3% year-over-year in August, while the number of conventional loans declined 9%. Continue Reading Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 14.9% from 13.4%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
The product supports a variety of loan programs, including VA loans, and carries a one-time 2.25% fee Continue Reading Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
NewDay USA Debuts Product That Covers Closing Costs for Veterans and Servicemembers
NewDay USA said this new product will allow veterans to “compete like cash buyers and close in as few as 15 days.” Continue Reading NewDay USA Debuts Product That Covers Closing Costs for Veterans and Servicemembers
Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
The new offer was first piloted during the summer to a small group of Robinhood Gold subscribers. Continue Reading Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.17% as of Oct. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop for Fourth Straight Week
Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November
Redfin attributed the lower payment level to declining mortgage rates. Continue Reading Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November
Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
The Refinance Index increased by 9% and was also 111% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
Report: Prosecutor Warns Mortgage Fraud Case Against Sen. Schiff Lacks Viable Evidence
A news report is claiming the Trump administration’s attempt to bring a mortgage fraud indictment against one of its most vocal critics, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), has stalled due to a perceived lack of viable evidence needed to bring the case to trial. MSNBC, sourcing...
Letitia James Seeks to Dismiss Mortgage Fraud Case, Citing Legality of Trump-Picked Prosecutor
James was indicted on two felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. Continue Reading Letitia James Seeks to Dismiss Mortgage Fraud Case, Citing Legality of Trump-Picked Prosecutor
