Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Payments Down in November
“Affordability conditions have now improved for six straight months,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Down in November
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of Dec. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
The Refinance Index increased by 9% and was also 111% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
Report: Prosecutor Warns Mortgage Fraud Case Against Sen. Schiff Lacks Viable Evidence
A news report is claiming the Trump administration’s attempt to bring a mortgage fraud indictment against one of its most vocal critics, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), has stalled due to a perceived lack of viable evidence needed to bring the case to trial. MSNBC, sourcing...
Letitia James Seeks to Dismiss Mortgage Fraud Case, Citing Legality of Trump-Picked Prosecutor
James was indicted on two felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. Continue Reading Letitia James Seeks to Dismiss Mortgage Fraud Case, Citing Legality of Trump-Picked Prosecutor
Mortgage Rates Continue to Slip
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of June 13. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Slip
Mortgage Application Activity Catches an Upswing
The Refinance Index spiked by 28% from the previous week and was 28% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Catches an Upswing
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A 10% Mortgage Rate Under Trump?
Editor Phil Hall opines on Larry Summers’ warning on how Trump will impact the mortgage rates. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A 10% Mortgage Rate Under Trump?
Mortgage Credit Availability Inches Up
“The overall supply of mortgage credit is still close to 2012 lows,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inches Up
Mortgage Rates Slide to Just Under 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.99% as of June 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Slide to Just Under 7%
Q1 Mortgage Lending at Lowest Level Since 2000
Lenders issued $405.6 billion worth of residential mortgages in the first quarter. Continue Reading Q1 Mortgage Lending at Lowest Level Since 2000
Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Drag
The Market Composite Index was down by 5.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Drag
GO Mortgage and PacRes Mortgage Announce Merger
GO Mortgage CEO Michael Isaacs will become the chief executive of the combined company. Continue Reading GO Mortgage and PacRes Mortgage Announce Merger
Most Homebuyers Are Not Shopping Around for a Mortgage
Baby boomers were the least likely to comparison shop (28%) while millennials were most likely. Continue Reading Most Homebuyers Are Not Shopping Around for a Mortgage
One-Third of Canadians Predict Bank of Canada Rate Cut Next Week
Most Canadians believe lower interest rates will make it more affordable for covering mortgage costs. Continue Reading One-Third of Canadians Predict Bank of Canada Rate Cut Next Week
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