Mortgage Industry News
Calendar Anomaly Boosts Mortgage Delinquency Rate by 15 Basis Points
“While the headline increase in delinquencies may draw attention, the underlying performance picture is stable as delinquencies remain below January 2020 levels,” said ICE’s Andy Walden. Continue Reading Calendar Anomaly Boosts Mortgage Delinquency Rate by 15 Basis Points
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% as of June 25, up from last week when it averaged 6.47%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reached Nearly $3 Trillion in April
The agency said the pooling and securitization of loans in April benefited more than 160,000 households, including over 58,000 first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reached Nearly $3 Trillion in April
Rocket Sues UWM, Claiming Breach of Contract of MSR Agreement
The lawsuit accused UWM chief executive Mat Ishbia of using foul language to proclaim his hatred for Rocket. Continue Reading Rocket Sues UWM, Claiming Breach of Contract of MSR Agreement
Mortgage Rates Dip While Delinquency Levels Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.36% as of May 14. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip While Delinquency Levels Rise
FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Pulte said “the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Last month, President Trump accused Schiff of mortgage fraud while the lawmaker was a member of the House of Representatives. Continue Reading Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Among the federal program, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.1% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
FHFA’s Pulte Debuts New Ad for ‘Great American Mortgage Corporation’
The advertisement touts President Trump as a leader “who stands by us and the basic principle that all Americans deserve to dream and dream big.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Debuts New Ad for ‘Great American Mortgage Corporation’
RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
Lombardo was previously chief operating officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity. Continue Reading RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $376,077 in June to $372,745 in July. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Expert opinions are divided on the issue. Continue Reading Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Mortgage Rates at 10-Month Low
“Purchase application activity is improving as borrowers take advantage of the decline in mortgage rates,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at 10-Month Low
Q2 Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly
The delinquency rate was down 11 basis points from the first quarter and down 4 basis points from the second quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Q2 Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly
Foreclosure Activity Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 24,302 properties last month, up 12% from June and up 11% from July 2024. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up 13% Year-Over-Year













