Mortgage Industry News
REIT Executive Indicted for Misrepresenting Income on Mortgage Application
If convicted, Brandon “Dutch” Mendenhall faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. Continue Reading REIT Executive Indicted for Misrepresenting Income on Mortgage Application
New ICE Fraud Monitor Aims to Reduce Risk in Underwriting
The new tool is integrated directly with Encompass, ICE’s loan origination system (LOS), to centralize fraud risk scoring and property risk data in a user-friendly dashboard. Continue Reading New ICE Fraud Monitor Aims to Reduce Risk in Underwriting
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
Residency Requirements Changed on FHA-Insured Mortgages to Shut Out Illegal Immigrants
“There will be no more illegal aliens getting HUD-backed home loans,” said Secretary Turner. Continue Reading Residency Requirements Changed on FHA-Insured Mortgages to Shut Out Illegal Immigrants
Homeownership Expenses Consume One-Third of National Average Wage
Nationwide, the typical $2,021 cost of mortgage payments, homeowner insurance, mortgage insurance and property taxes is down 0.7% quarterly. Continue Reading Homeownership Expenses Consume One-Third of National Average Wage
Sluggish Refinance Activity Drives Down Mortgage Application Levels
The Refinance Index decreased 5% from the previous week, although it was 63% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Sluggish Refinance Activity Drives Down Mortgage Application Levels
Cornerstone Capital Bank in Joint Ventures with Texas, North Carolina Homebuilders
Cornerstone is now managing joint venture mortgage companies with 15 homebuilders nationwide. Continue Reading Cornerstone Capital Bank in Joint Ventures with Texas, North Carolina Homebuilders
Multiply Mortgage Raises $23.5 Million in Series A Funding
Multiple Mortgage’s services are available in 45 states and the District of Columbia. Continue Reading Multiply Mortgage Raises $23.5 Million in Series A Funding
Mortgage Applications Down, Homeowner Equity Up
“Overall, purchase application volume is up 6% compared to last year at this time,” said MBA’s Mike Fratantoni. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Down, Homeowner Equity Up
Report: Fannie Mae Maintains Blacklist of Over 5,000 Condo Communities
Florida has more than 1,400 developments blacklisted, with California, Colorado, Hawaii and Texas rounding out the top five states. Continue Reading Report: Fannie Mae Maintains Blacklist of Over 5,000 Condo Communities
5 Consent Orders Tied to Unregistered British Columbia Mortgage Broker
Four real estate licensees and one mortgage broker recently entered into consent orders with disciplinary action. Continue Reading 5 Consent Orders Tied to Unregistered British Columbia Mortgage Broker
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in February
By product type, conventional loans composed 56.7% of loan applications while FHA loans accounted for 32.1%. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in February
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of March 13, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
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