Mortgage Industry News
Buyers Paying More in Mortgage Interest Than Their Home Costs
Choosing a 15-year mortgage at today’s 5.87% rate would save $250,378 over a 30-year loan. Continue Reading Buyers Paying More in Mortgage Interest Than Their Home Costs
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 11%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.4% from 17.0% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 11%
Mortgage Rates Take Another Upturn
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of April 30, up from last week when it averaged 6.23%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Upturn
Report: Homebuyer Affordability Declined in March
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,145. Continue Reading Report: Homebuyer Affordability Declined in March
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.2% from 18.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1.6%
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
Mortgage Application Activity Drops as Home Prices Rise
The first quarter home prices were up on a year-over-year basis in 49 states and the District of Columbia; Hawaii was the lone state with a price decline. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops as Home Prices Rise














