Mortgage Industry News
TransUnion Cuts VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
“Prior to this announcement, TransUnion’s charge for VantageScore in mortgage origination was $4.00,” said TransUnion’s David M. Blumberg, Continue Reading TransUnion Cuts VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
“Refinance applications surged 40% to the strongest weekly pace since October 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up 1.1% During Q3 2025
Commercial banks held the largest share (37%) of commercial/multifamily mortgages at $1.8 trillion. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up 1.1% During Q3 2025
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in February
By product type, conventional loans composed 56.7% of loan applications while FHA loans accounted for 32.1%. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in February
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of March 13, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Evergreen Home Loans Expands into New Mexico
The company is opening new branches in Albuquerque and Carlsbad, under the leadership of Area Manager Barry Abt. Continue Reading Evergreen Home Loans Expands into New Mexico
Mortgage Application Activity Up 11.2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 15.9% from 14.6% from the week before. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 11.2%
Foreclosure Activity Up During February
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 22,730 residential properties in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During February
Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in a Year
“Mortgage credit availability in February increased for the third consecutive month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in a Year
Tomo Mortgage Closes $20 Million Series B Funding Round
The company plans to move its headquarters from Stamford, Connecticut, to New York City. Continue Reading Tomo Mortgage Closes $20 Million Series B Funding Round
Nigerian National Extradited for Multi-Million Dollar Florida Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Okechukwu Josiah Odunna, was arrested by Nigerian authorities last September. Continue Reading Nigerian National Extradited for Multi-Million Dollar Florida Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Rocket Mortgage to Exit the Canadian Market
Rocket Mortgage plans to complete its exit from the market by June 27. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage to Exit the Canadian Market
Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of March 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop














