Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Feb. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
“Mortgage credit availability increased for the fifth consecutive month to its highest level since 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index dipped by a scant 0.1% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Massachusetts in Settlement with Franklin Credit Over Zombie Second Mortgages
Franklin Credit will make a monetary payment of $300,000 to the state Continue Reading Massachusetts in Settlement with Franklin Credit Over Zombie Second Mortgages
Mortgage Rates Record Uptick
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.12% as of Oct. 3, up from last week when it averaged 6.08%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Uptick
Market Spotlight: Four New Regional Programs for Borrowers
A quartet of new regionally focused programs for current and prospective homeowners have been announced this week. Westerly, Rhode Island-based Washington Trust has expanded its RI Community Lending Program with the addition of I Luv RI Home Improvement Loans as home...
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.3%
The VA share of total applications dropped to 15.4% from 18.3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.3%
Rocket Mortgage Partners with Annaly in Mortgage Subservicing Pact
Rocket Mortgage is expected to begin servicing loans for Annaly as early as December. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Partners with Annaly in Mortgage Subservicing Pact
The Agency in New Partnership for Mortgage Lending
Aclara Lending will begin operations in Southern California. Continue Reading The Agency in New Partnership for Mortgage Lending
HUD and Ginnie Mae to Host Summit on Mortgage Market Liquidity
The summit will include guest experts from the federal government, private sector, and housing industry. Continue Reading HUD and Ginnie Mae to Host Summit on Mortgage Market Liquidity
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage at 2-Year Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.08% as of Sept. 26. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage at 2-Year Low
Mortgage Application Payments Down by Nearly 4%
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,056. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Down by Nearly 4%
