Mortgage Industry News
HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...
Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% as of Dec. 24, down from last week when it averaged 6.21%. Continue Reading Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
“Assumable loans could play a key role in unlocking housing opportunities for buyers,” said the organization. Continue Reading California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.4% from 18.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Report: White House Aides Furious at FHFA’s Pulte Over Backlash on 50-Year Mortgage Plan
One of the unnamed sources in Politico’s coverage complained that Pulte “sold POTUS a bill of goods that wasn’t necessarily accurate.” Continue Reading Report: White House Aides Furious at FHFA’s Pulte Over Backlash on 50-Year Mortgage Plan
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
CFPB in Settlement with Townstone Financial Over Alleged Chicago Redlining
“This case should never have been brought,” said Steve Simpson of the Pacific Legal Foundation. Continue Reading CFPB in Settlement with Townstone Financial Over Alleged Chicago Redlining















