Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges
“Consumer protection is paramount and licensed mortgage brokers must comply with regulatory requirements,” said Elissa Sinha, director of enforcement at FSRA. Continue Reading Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
“Refinance applications surged 40% to the strongest weekly pace since October 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up 1.1% During Q3 2025
Commercial banks held the largest share (37%) of commercial/multifamily mortgages at $1.8 trillion. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up 1.1% During Q3 2025
Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up in December
The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) was up by 0.7% to 96.6. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up in December
Teresa Carlile Named President at Ridgeland Mortgage
Carlile was previously operations manager for business insurance at Travelers. Continue Reading Teresa Carlile Named President at Ridgeland Mortgage
Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.93% as of Jan. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
Ally Financial to End Mortgage Originations
The digital-only bank’s layoffs will affect less than 5% of its workforce. Continue Reading Ally Financial to End Mortgage Originations
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2025 in Decline
The Refinance Index increased 2% from the previous week and was 6% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2025 in Decline
Mortgage Rates at Highest Level Since July
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.91% as of Jan. 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at Highest Level Since July
Mortgage Applications Down Over a Two-Week Period
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 39.4% of total applications from 44.3% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Down Over a Two-Week Period
Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.85% as of Dec. 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
Mortgage Forbearance Level Inches Up
The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance increased 1 basis point to 0.21% last month. Continue Reading Mortgage Forbearance Level Inches Up
Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Christmas
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of Dec. 19. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Ahead of Christmas















