Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Held Steady in April
Mortgage prepayments, measured as the single month mortality rate, fell 13% as rates moved higher. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Held Steady in April
Wells Fargo to Provide Financing for Icon’s 3D Printed Homes
Wells Fargo’s support could provide a boost for the 3D printed home market, which has traditionally struggled to obtain mortgage financing. Continue Reading Wells Fargo to Provide Financing for Icon’s 3D Printed Homes
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,938 in March to $378,384 in April. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reached Nearly $3 Trillion in April
The agency said the pooling and securitization of loans in April benefited more than 160,000 households, including over 58,000 first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reached Nearly $3 Trillion in April
Rocket Sues UWM, Claiming Breach of Contract of MSR Agreement
The lawsuit accused UWM chief executive Mat Ishbia of using foul language to proclaim his hatred for Rocket. Continue Reading Rocket Sues UWM, Claiming Breach of Contract of MSR Agreement
Invesco Mortgage Capital Promotes Kevin Collins to CEO
Collins will succeed John Anzalone, who is retiring on April 30 after a nine-year tenure as CEO. Continue Reading Invesco Mortgage Capital Promotes Kevin Collins to CEO
Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Straight Week
“Mortgage rates declined this week to a four-week low of 6.30%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Straight Week
Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 5% and was 15% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases at 14-Year High
“Government applications, which include FHA, VA, and USDA/RHS loans, accounted for more than half of applications received,” said MBA’s Joe Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases at 14-Year High
National Mortgage Bankers Promotes Yasser Valdes Herrera to President of Americasa Mortgage Platform
Herrera first joined the company in 2022 as a loan officer before being promoted to producing sales manager. Continue Reading National Mortgage Bankers Promotes Yasser Valdes Herrera to President of Americasa Mortgage Platform
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
“Credit availability increased modestly in March to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
Mortgage Rates Inch Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37% as of April 9, down from last week when it averaged 6.46%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Down
Over Half of Canadian Homeowners Prepare to Cut Spending Ahead of Mortgage Renewals
Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals are preparing to cut their budgets to manage higher payments, while prospective buyers are preparing to make a move later this year. According to a new survey from TD Bank, more than half (56%) of Canadian homeowners said...
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.3% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of April 2, up from last week when it averaged 6.38%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
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