Mortgage Industry News
Bayview Asset Management Completes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Guild Holdings
Guild will operate as a privately held independent entity of the MSR Fund, which also owns Lakeview Loan Servicing. Continue Reading Bayview Asset Management Completes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Guild Holdings
Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 18.5% from 16.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
Elizabeth Yusi has been with the Department of Justice for 18 years and has been a US Assistant Attorney for the last 10 years. Continue Reading Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
The new company will specialize in conventional and FHA loans and will offer down payment assistance loan products through its existing partnerships. Continue Reading First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Slightly
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in April increased 22.1% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Slightly
Grant Cardone on Biden’s Homebuyer Tax Credit Plan: ‘Is Joe Dumb?’
Cardone cited homebuyer costs to dilute the impact of the Biden plan. Continue Reading Grant Cardone on Biden’s Homebuyer Tax Credit Plan: ‘Is Joe Dumb?’
Vision Mortgage Group Debuts Loan Program for First-Time Buyers
The program features a 1% down payment and 2% grant down payment assistance. Continue Reading Vision Mortgage Group Debuts Loan Program for First-Time Buyers
Rocket Mortgage Settles HUD Charges of Discrimination Against Native Americans
The settlement includes $65,000 compensation to the complainants. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Settles HUD Charges of Discrimination Against Native Americans
Mortgage Originations for Vacation Homes Down 40% in 2023
86% of second-home mortgages were issued last year to high-income buyers. Continue Reading Mortgage Originations for Vacation Homes Down 40% in 2023
FHLBank Cincinnati in New Endeavor Helping First-time Homebuyers
The program offers $25,000 grants to be used for down payment, closing costs or principal reduction assistance. Continue Reading FHLBank Cincinnati in New Endeavor Helping First-time Homebuyers
Mortgage Rates Down for First Time in Five Weeks
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.09% as of May 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for First Time in Five Weeks
ATTOM: Fewer Residences Were Equity Rich During Q1
The portion of mortgaged homes that were seriously underwater inched up to 2.7%. Continue Reading ATTOM: Fewer Residences Were Equity Rich During Q1
Median Monthly Housing Costs at New Record High
Redfin reported the median sale price reached $384,721, up 4.5% for a new record high. Continue Reading Median Monthly Housing Costs at New Record High
Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.6%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 12.9% from 12.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.6%














