Mortgage Industry News
Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Willamette Valley Bank is a state-chartered community bank founded in 2000. Continue Reading Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.76%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
Former Mayor of NJ Town Convicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
Sentencing is scheduled for June 1. Continue Reading Former Mayor of NJ Town Convicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
Decline in Mortgage Applications Blamed on Snowstorms
“The annual increase in purchase applications was the weakest since April 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Decline in Mortgage Applications Blamed on Snowstorms
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of Jan. 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
“This launch underscores our commitment to supporting the non-QM ecosystem,” said Tom Hutchens, president of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions. Continue Reading Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Oct. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
“Mortgage credit availability increased to its highest level in four months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
In August, total US consumer debt totaled $17.91 trillion, up 2.1% year-over-year. Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 18.5% from 16.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
Elizabeth Yusi has been with the Department of Justice for 18 years and has been a US Assistant Attorney for the last 10 years. Continue Reading Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
The new company will specialize in conventional and FHA loans and will offer down payment assistance loan products through its existing partnerships. Continue Reading First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
reAlpha Mortgage Expands into Nevada Marketplace
With the new Nevada operations, reAlpha Mortgage is now licensed in 31 states. Continue Reading reAlpha Mortgage Expands into Nevada Marketplace
Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% as of Oct. 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
The Refinance Index plummeted by 21% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
