Mortgage Industry News
Declines Recorded for Mortgage Application Activity and Mortgage Credit Availability
“Mortgage credit availability decreased in June to its lowest level since December 2025,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s vice president and deputy chief economist. Continue Reading Declines Recorded for Mortgage Application Activity and Mortgage Credit Availability
Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio Reached $2.97 Trillion in June
Year to date, Ginnie Mae facilitated the pooling and securitization of 339,562 first-time homebuyer loans. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio Reached $2.97 Trillion in June
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 16.4% from 16.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Atlantic Home Mortgage Debuts Lendtrain, a Refinance-Focused Platform
“Most homeowners do not need a sales call just to find out whether a refinance is worth exploring,” said Tony Davis, founder of Lendtrain. Continue Reading Atlantic Home Mortgage Debuts Lendtrain, a Refinance-Focused Platform
Report: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Are Gen Z
This youthful generation represents nearly one-third of all first-time homebuyer loans and 27% of FHA purchase lending. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Are Gen Z
Refinancing Action Sparks Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.9% from 17.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Sparks Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
HUD Updates 14 FHA Policies in Move to Improve Affordability
“Every unnecessary regulation comes with a cost, and too often homebuyers pay the price,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Updates 14 FHA Policies in Move to Improve Affordability
Q1 Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Increased by $26.3 Billion
Multifamily mortgage debt alone increased $23 billion (1.0%) to $2.32 trillion. Continue Reading Q1 Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Increased by $26.3 Billion
Mortgage Rates Trend Lower
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.47% as of June 18, down from last week when it averaged 6.52%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Trend Lower
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
The FHA share of total applications has a slight uptick to 17.5% from 17.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% as of June 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
Jeffrey Weidell Named 2027 Vice Chairman for the Mortgage Bankers Association
Weidell will be installed at MBA’s 113th Annual Convention and Expo in Chicago this October. Continue Reading Jeffrey Weidell Named 2027 Vice Chairman for the Mortgage Bankers Association
Buyers Paying More in Mortgage Interest Than Their Home Costs
Choosing a 15-year mortgage at today’s 5.87% rate would save $250,378 over a 30-year loan. Continue Reading Buyers Paying More in Mortgage Interest Than Their Home Costs
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 11%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.4% from 17.0% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 11%
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved Slightly in May
“Mortgage rates reached nine-month highs over the month, which put pressure on homebuyers and reduced the demand for refinancing,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved Slightly in May
