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Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Nationwide, the number of VA loans rose 3% year-over-year in August, while the number of conventional loans declined 9%. Continue Reading Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 14.9% from 13.4%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
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Mortgage Application Payment Levels Down in August
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,112, down from $2,160 in July. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payment Levels Down in August
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Sept. 25, up from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
CCM’s announcement comes months ahead of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s official 2026 announcement. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
Report: Refinancing Fueled Q3 Mortgage Lending Activity
Mortgage rollovers were up by 6.9% quarterly to about 588,000. Continue Reading Report: Refinancing Fueled Q3 Mortgage Lending Activity
Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels on the Rise
“Approximately 65,000 more borrowers are in forbearance compared to one month ago,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels on the Rise
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Climbing for 6 Weeks
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.78% as of Nov. 14. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Climbing for 6 Weeks
myCUmortgage in New Partnerships with Six Credit Unions
The combined partnerships represent 139,349 credit union members and $2.52 billion in assets. Continue Reading myCUmortgage in New Partnerships with Six Credit Unions
Mortgage Application Activity in Mild Uptick
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 2% from one week earlier, but the unadjusted index decreased 2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity in Mild Uptick
JD Power: Customer Satisfaction with Mortgage Lenders is Down
Overall customer satisfaction with mortgage lenders was rated at a 727 level on a 1,000-point scale. Continue Reading JD Power: Customer Satisfaction with Mortgage Lenders is Down
Chrissi Rhea, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Mortgage Investors Group, Passes Away
“She was the epitome of selflessness, giving not only her money but her time and gifts,” said her son, Kevin Rhea. Continue Reading Chrissi Rhea, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Mortgage Investors Group, Passes Away
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up Slightly from Last Year
The effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will likely impact the next quarterly report. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up Slightly from Last Year
Mortgage Rates Up for Sixth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.79% as of Nov. 7. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Up for Sixth Straight Week
Mortgage Application Activity Down for Sixth Straight Week
The average loan size on a refinance application dropped below $300,000. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down for Sixth Straight Week
