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Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
The lawsuit seeks to expand into a class action case that would cover all US homebuyers directed by a Zillow-affiliated agent into using the company’s mortgage services. Continue Reading Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
Bloom Finance Company Debuts Reverse Mortgage with Lifetime Fixed Interest Rate
The new product is designed to protect seniors by eliminating uncertainty from interest rate changes and renewal premiums. Continue Reading Bloom Finance Company Debuts Reverse Mortgage with Lifetime Fixed Interest Rate
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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
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
January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 20,994 properties in January. Continue Reading January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of Feb. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
loanDepot and Onx Homes Announce New Joint Venture
The companies did not announce the leadership for Onx X+ Mortgage. Continue Reading loanDepot and Onx Homes Announce New Joint Venture
Mortgage Application Activity Heats Up
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 39.0% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Heats Up
California Mortgage Firm President Arrested for DUI Collision That Killed 88-Year-Old Man
Melvin Joseph Weibel, the 88-year-old passenger in the Ford Transit van, was pronounced dead at the scene. Continue Reading California Mortgage Firm President Arrested for DUI Collision That Killed 88-Year-Old Man
Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Community Lending Division
The bank stated it will seek “to close racial and economic gaps in homeownership and help families achieve their dream of owning a home.” Continue Reading Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Community Lending Division
Bank of England Governor Warns Against Relaxing UK Mortgage Lending Guidelines
Andrew Bailey said the guidelines protected the nation against a wave of failed mortgages. Continue Reading Bank of England Governor Warns Against Relaxing UK Mortgage Lending Guidelines
Mortgage Rates Stay Just Under 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of Jan. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Stay Just Under 7%
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
The Refinance Index was down by 7% from the previous week and was 5% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
