Mortgage Industry News
Survey Finds High Anxiety Levels Among Canadians Facing Mortgage Renewals
The findings are based on an online survey of approximately 2,000 Canadians across all regions. Continue Reading Survey Finds High Anxiety Levels Among Canadians Facing Mortgage Renewals
Refinancing Action Sparks Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.9% from 17.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Sparks Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Mortgage Application Activity Up, Mortgage Credit Availability Down
The FHA share of total applications inched up to 17.9% from 17.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up, Mortgage Credit Availability Down
Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform to California
The platform’s products include conventional and jumbo loans, construction financing, commercial lending, bridge loans, FHA and VA loans. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Expands Mortgage Platform to California
Union Home Mortgage Names Dino Lack as Chief Information Officer
He was previously chief information officer at Newrez and chief product officer at Caliber Home Loans. Continue Reading Union Home Mortgage Names Dino Lack as Chief Information Officer
Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity
The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 10.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity
Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
“Multifamily developer confidence and sentiment are showing slight signs of improvement when compared to this time last year,” said Debra Guerrero, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
Freddie Mac Expands CHOICEHome Mortgage Program to Single-Section Manufactured Homes
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the expansion of its CHOICEHome conventional financing options to include modern single-section manufactured homes. Previously, Freddie Mac provided multi-section factory-built homes with a 3% down payment option. As of today,...
Mortgage Application Activity Up 3.1%
The Refinance Index took a 5% week-over-week rise and was 18 percent higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 3.1%
Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit said it was “a long-overdue measure.” Continue Reading Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads
Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
On a year-over-year measurement, there was a 140% spike in the dollar volume of loans for office properties. Continue Reading Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped to $2,172 from $2,211 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
“The American dream of homeownership is not a reality for many young people,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
“Mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since May,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
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