Mortgage Industry News
FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’
“He’s the best,” the FHFA director cheered. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’
Former FHA Commissioner Brian D. Montgomery Joins NewDay USA as Vice Chairman
After leaving the Trump administration, Montgomery became founding partner and chairman of Gate House Strategies. Continue Reading Former FHA Commissioner Brian D. Montgomery Joins NewDay USA as Vice Chairman
Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
A new data report from Redfin found the median monthly housing payment fell to $2,365 during the four weeks ending Jan. 4. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December
“The December decrease reversed gains from the prior two months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December
MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
LSU is the fourth school offering this course. Continue Reading MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels Go in Decline
The MBA reported the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased to 0.40% as of Jan. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Forbearance Levels Go in Decline
Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program Offering Closing Cost Credits to Renters
Homebuyers with a Rocket mortgage earn 10% back on the last 12 months of rental payments Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program Offering Closing Cost Credits to Renters
Mortgage Rates in Further Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.87% as of Feb. 13. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in Further Decline
PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
The first installment of the series will feature 20 short videos. Continue Reading PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) rose by 2.5% to 99.0 in January Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
Multifamily lending alone is expected to rise to $361 billion this year. Continue Reading Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 20,994 properties in January. Continue Reading January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of Feb. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
loanDepot and Onx Homes Announce New Joint Venture
The companies did not announce the leadership for Onx X+ Mortgage. Continue Reading loanDepot and Onx Homes Announce New Joint Venture
Mortgage Application Activity Heats Up
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 39.0% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Heats Up














