Mortgage Industry News
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.69%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
Median Mortgage Payments Down Slightly in July
“Affordability conditions have now improved for two consecutive months,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Median Mortgage Payments Down Slightly in July
PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
The first installment of the series will feature 20 short videos. Continue Reading PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) rose by 2.5% to 99.0 in January Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
Multifamily lending alone is expected to rise to $361 billion this year. Continue Reading Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
Housing Market Sees Troubling Sign as Mortgage Lenders Fail
Source: Housing Wire --- Some independent mortgage lenders feeling the brunt of increased lending rates are declaring bankruptcy and have already laid off hundreds of employees in certain instances, in what is being described as the worst shape the housing market has...
How to Choose a Mortgage Lender
Source: Total Mortgage --- When you are house hunting, choosing the right mortgage lender can be just as important as finding your dream home. While some aspects of the home buying process are standard, there are nuances surrounding mortgage products and the terms...
Failing to qualify, or just cold feet? More homebuyers backing out of deals in 2022
Source: First Tuesday Journal --- More buyers backing out Real estate deals are faltering as home sales volume continues its downward path. In June 2022, roughly 60,000 home sales fell through nationwide, translating to 14.9% of homes under contract. This is the...
Home ownership and the “American Dream” are crushed by Real Estate Investment Trusts
Source: Tennessee Lookout--- A big economic division between renters and homeowners is apparent when looking at net worth: For homeowners, the median net worth of $231,400 is about 44 times the median net worth of renters, which is $5,200. Dr. Ken Chilton of Tennessee...
Why the housing market is in recession in terms of sales — but not prices
Source: Deseret News --- July was an even more sluggish month for the U.S. housing market as sales of previously owned homes slipped by 6% from June and a whopping 20.2% year over year. Home prices are still high, though, with the median existing home sales price up...
Virtual mortgage closings took off during COVID-19. Why e-closings with online lawyers will soon be the norm
Source: The Globe And Mail --- If you’re a looking for a small silver lining in the global pandemic, you’ll find one in the way that COVID-19 inspired faster mortgage closings. When mass contagion made face-to-face lawyer visits less palatable, virtual closings took...
Mortgage rates drop amid signs that inflation may have finally peaked
Source: CNN --- Mortgage rates ticked lower last week, falling back toward the 5% mark following economic reports that indicated inflation might have finally peaked. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.13% in the week ending August 18, down from 5.22% the week...
Paying too much for mortgage insurance You may have money eligible for claims
Source: Bolly Inside --- Thousands of Texans who overpaid their mortgage insurance are eligible for millions of dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. That was a moment of happiness.Wendy Young found more than $1,700 of her money in a...
How much of your income should you spend on your mortgage?
Source: Money Mag --- Property prices may have started to retreat from their recent highs, but there's no denying that purchasing a home has become a more and more expensive undertaking in recent years. In fact, since June 2020, the average Australian mortgage...
How much are loyal borrowers missing out amid rate rises?
Source: Your Mortgage --- Homeowners who are not making any changes to their current home loans over the past few months could be missing out on potential savings. According to the Lendi Loyalty Index, banks are charging new customers rates that are 86bps lower than...
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