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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
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First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
The new company will specialize in conventional and FHA loans and will offer down payment assistance loan products through its existing partnerships. Continue Reading First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
reAlpha Mortgage Expands into Nevada Marketplace
With the new Nevada operations, reAlpha Mortgage is now licensed in 31 states. Continue Reading reAlpha Mortgage Expands into Nevada Marketplace
Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% as of Oct. 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.93% as of Jan. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
Ally Financial to End Mortgage Originations
The digital-only bank’s layoffs will affect less than 5% of its workforce. Continue Reading Ally Financial to End Mortgage Originations
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2025 in Decline
The Refinance Index increased 2% from the previous week and was 6% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2025 in Decline
Mortgage Rates at Highest Level Since July
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.91% as of Jan. 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at Highest Level Since July
Mortgage Applications Down Over a Two-Week Period
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 39.4% of total applications from 44.3% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Down Over a Two-Week Period
Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.85% as of Dec. 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
Mortgage Forbearance Level Inches Up
The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance increased 1 basis point to 0.21% last month. Continue Reading Mortgage Forbearance Level Inches Up
Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Christmas
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of Dec. 19. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Christmas
CFPB: Mortgage Servicers Preying on Divorced and Widowed Borrowers
The CFPB report also noted that domestic violence survivors face additional problems with servicers. Continue Reading CFPB: Mortgage Servicers Preying on Divorced and Widowed Borrowers
New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
The proposed regulation tests will take place where the nonbanks are originating loans rather than where they have a physical branch presence. Continue Reading New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
