Mortgage Industry News
Wells Fargo to Provide Financing for Icon’s 3D Printed Homes
Wells Fargo’s support could provide a boost for the 3D printed home market, which has traditionally struggled to obtain mortgage financing. Continue Reading Wells Fargo to Provide Financing for Icon’s 3D Printed Homes
Mortgage Rates Rise to 9-Month High
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.51% as of May 21. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to 9-Month High
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 Delinquencies Decline While Prepayment Activity Nears a 4-Year High
The foreclosure inventory rose to 273,000 in March, up from 213,000 a year ago, marking the largest such volume since February 2020. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquencies Decline While Prepayment Activity Nears a 4-Year High
Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Chandler is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. Continue Reading Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.27% as of Oct. 16. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
The average loan size for new homes increased from $374,288 in August to $379,107 in September. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.5% from 18.5% the week prior while the VA share of total applications dropped to 14.9% from 16.3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
UWM and Bilt Partner on Rewards Program for Mortgage Payments
“This platform helps brokers win new, high-intent, leads from Bilt’s ecosystem,” said UWM’s Mat Ishbia. Continue Reading UWM and Bilt Partner on Rewards Program for Mortgage Payments
Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
“Experian is dedicated to fostering a more competitive mortgage landscape,” said CEO Brian Cassin. Continue Reading Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
FlexIQ will replace PHH’s previously offered Gold/Silver/Bronze non-QM programs. Continue Reading PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
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














