Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.7% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Ginnie Mae added that its financing benefited approximately 1.4 million households, out of which an estimated 43.9% were first-time homeowners. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Jan. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
Refinancing Inquiries Spark Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.9% from 19.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Refinancing Inquiries Spark Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
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
California Mortgage Firm President Arrested for DUI Collision That Killed 88-Year-Old Man
Melvin Joseph Weibel, the 88-year-old passenger in the Ford Transit van, was pronounced dead at the scene. Continue Reading California Mortgage Firm President Arrested for DUI Collision That Killed 88-Year-Old Man
Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Community Lending Division
The bank stated it will seek “to close racial and economic gaps in homeownership and help families achieve their dream of owning a home.” Continue Reading Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Community Lending Division
Bank of England Governor Warns Against Relaxing UK Mortgage Lending Guidelines
Andrew Bailey said the guidelines protected the nation against a wave of failed mortgages. Continue Reading Bank of England Governor Warns Against Relaxing UK Mortgage Lending Guidelines















