Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 18.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Up by 40% in 2025
Among different property types, multifamily properties saw the highest volume last year. Continue Reading Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Up by 40% in 2025
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.1% from 15.9%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Betenbough Companies is the parent of Betenbough Homes, which has Texas-based operations in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. Continue Reading Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
“Unfortunately, this month’s turmoil in the Middle East has put upward pressure on mortgage rates, which in turn could impact overall affordability in the months ahead,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Creating a 50-year mortgage with the goal of making housing more affordable is the equivalent of sending shipments of dinnerware into a famine-stricken region. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
FHFA Director Bill Pulte called the idea a “game changer.” Continue Reading Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High
“Credit availability in October rose to its highest level since 2022 as investors broadened their loan offerings over the month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Nov. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Surged During Q3
Originations for office, retail, hotel, and multifamily properties fueled the year-over-year upswing. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Surged During Q3
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
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