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 Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.48% as of June 4, down from last week when it averaged 6.53%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
The companies gave no details on the depth and scope of the mortgage. Continue Reading Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 2.5%
The FHA share of total applications dipped to 17.0% from 17.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 2.5%
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
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













