Mortgage Industry News
Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
The companies gave no details on the depth and scope of the mortgage. Continue Reading Better and Coinbase Announce First Fannie Mae-Backed Mortgage Involving Bitcoin
Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 2.5%
The FHA share of total applications dipped to 17.0% from 17.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 2.5%
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
Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
The Refinance Index increased 35% from the previous week – the highest level in six months. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
United Wholesale Mortgage in AI Partnership with Google Cloud
UWM will integrate Google Cloud AI and machine learning tools into its lending platform. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage in AI Partnership with Google Cloud
Start-Up to Offer Continuing Education and Training for Mortgage Professionals
Next Level Education was co-founded by longtime mortgage industry professionals JR Huber and Debbie Gadberry. Continue Reading Start-Up to Offer Continuing Education and Training for Mortgage Professionals
VA to End Mortgage Rescue Program for Veterans
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit criticized the decision. Continue Reading VA to End Mortgage Rescue Program for Veterans
Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.64% as of April 3. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
The median sales price of new houses sold in February was $414,500. Continue Reading Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
“We’re seeing a steady increase in home buying activity, and it’s beyond what we would normally see from a seasonality perspective,” said Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending. Continue Reading Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
The revised forecast was mirrored by a mild upward revision for predicted existing home sales in 2025. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
Mixed Results in Latest Mortgage Rate Data
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of March 13 Continue Reading Mixed Results in Latest Mortgage Rate Data
CFPB Seeks to Vacate Redlining Settlement with Townstone Financial
The CFPB is seeking to return the $105,000 settlement funds to the company. Continue Reading CFPB Seeks to Vacate Redlining Settlement with Townstone Financial
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