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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Creating a 50-year mortgage with the goal of making housing more affordable is the equivalent of sending shipments of dinnerware into a famine-stricken region. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
FHFA Director Bill Pulte called the idea a “game changer.” Continue Reading Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
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MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger
“Competition between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has been central to their success in providing liquidity and stability to the mortgage market,” Broeksmit explained. Continue Reading MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger
Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q2
“The delinquency rate for commercial mortgages increased in the second quarter of 2025 across most major capital sources,” said MBA’s Reggie Booker. Continue Reading Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q2
Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
Michigan Legacy has more than $218 million in assets and is designated as a “low-income credit union.” Continue Reading Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
CrossCountry Mortgage Unveils CCM EasyGreen
Income qualified borrowers can use the new product in a purchase loan or for refinancing. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Unveils CCM EasyGreen
Arrive Home Debuts Earned Equity Program as Mortgage Alternative
Arrive Home President Tai Christensen said the program will “facilitate responsible homeownership.” Continue Reading Arrive Home Debuts Earned Equity Program as Mortgage Alternative
Mortgage Rates Soar Above 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.10% as of April 18, up from last week when it averaged 6.88%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Soar Above 7%
Portfolio+ Launches Reverse Mortgage Product
The Portfolio+ platform is designed to cover all stages from origination to funding. Continue Reading Portfolio+ Launches Reverse Mortgage Product
Mortgage Application Activity Rises Again
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 5% from one week earlier and the unadjusted index was up by 6%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises Again
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 6.2%
The average loan size for new homes was $405,400 in March. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 6.2%
A&D Mortgage Launches Promotion for Northeast Markets
The promotion runs from April 15 to May 31. Continue Reading A&D Mortgage Launches Promotion for Northeast Markets
CMG Financial Acquires Norcom Mortgage’s Retail Assets
CMG Financial, a mortgage banking firm headquartered in San Ramon, California, announced its retail acquisition of Norcom Mortgage of Hartford, Connecticut. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The integration of Norcom Mortgage marks CMG's...
Mortgage Rates Drift Closer to the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88% as of April 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drift Closer to the 7% Mark
Refinancing Outpaces Purchase Loans in Latest MBA Data
The Refinance Index enjoyed a 10% hike from the previous week and was 4% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Outpaces Purchase Loans in Latest MBA Data
