Mortgage Industry News
Former FHA Commissioner Brian D. Montgomery Joins NewDay USA as Vice Chairman
After leaving the Trump administration, Montgomery became founding partner and chairman of Gate House Strategies. Continue Reading Former FHA Commissioner Brian D. Montgomery Joins NewDay USA as Vice Chairman
Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
“When barriers are removed and supply grows, affordability improves,” said Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies. Continue Reading Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
This Final Rule is effective Feb. 23, 2026. Continue Reading FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
Report: Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 4-Year High
609,000 borrowers who were current on payments in October became delinquent in November, marking the largest single-month inflow since May 2020. Continue Reading Report: Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 4-Year High
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%
Number of Loans in Forbearance Up in August
The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance increased 1 basis point to 0.13% in August. Continue Reading Number of Loans in Forbearance Up in August
DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
The company exited the mortgage business in 2022. Continue Reading DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 20% from the previous week and was 175% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
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