Mortgage Industry News
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
Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Betenbough Companies is the parent of Betenbough Homes, which has Texas-based operations in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. Continue Reading Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
“Unfortunately, this month’s turmoil in the Middle East has put upward pressure on mortgage rates, which in turn could impact overall affordability in the months ahead,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.38% as of March 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. Acquired by Chimera Investment Corp.
HomeXpress will operate as a subsidiary of Chimera under the continuing leadership of President and CEO Kyle Walker. Continue Reading HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. Acquired by Chimera Investment Corp.
Mortgage Rates Remain Mostly Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.84% as of June 12. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Mostly Flat
Mortgage Application Activity Up 12.5%
The Refinance Index increased 16% from the previous week and was 28% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 12.5%
Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
“Credit supply increased to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
California Program to Offer Mortgage Relief to Disaster Victims
Eligible homeowners will be able to apply for grants covering up to three months of mortgage payments, up to $20,000 total. Continue Reading California Program to Offer Mortgage Relief to Disaster Victims
NAMB Taps Ginger Bell to Become Growth Officer
She succeeds Jason Frazier, who launched NAMB’s online community Hive. Continue Reading NAMB Taps Ginger Bell to Become Growth Officer
Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.85% as of June 5, down from last week when it averaged 6.89%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
Report: Fewer Home Purchase Loans During Q1
ATTOM found the total dollar value of loans was down by 18% to $478 billion. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Home Purchase Loans During Q1
Mortgage Application Activity Slows for Third Straight Week
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 18.7% from 17.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows for Third Straight Week
Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of May 29. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
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