Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up During January
Mortgage applications for new home purchases during January were up by 19% from the prior month and up by 2% from one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally...
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 3%
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.5% from 16.0% percent the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 3%
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
Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Mr. Cooper Pays $1.4 Billion For Flagstar’s Mortgage Operations
The acquisition encompasses Flagstar’s MSRs, advances, subservicing contracts, and a third-party origination platform. Continue Reading Mr. Cooper Pays $1.4 Billion For Flagstar’s Mortgage Operations
MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Conditions Improve
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants in June was $2,180. Continue Reading MBA: Homebuyer Affordability Conditions Improve
Rocket Mortgage Tops Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study for 10th Straight Year
The study is based on responses from 15,020 customers who have been with their current mortgage loan servicer for at least one year. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Tops Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study for 10th Straight Year
Mortgage Application Activity Drops While Forbearance Levels Inch Up
The number of loans in forbearance increased in June for the first time since October 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops While Forbearance Levels Inch Up
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77% as of July 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
HUD Proposes New Rule for Governing FHA Mortgage Note Sales
HUD is requesting public comment on its proposal by Sept. 16. Continue Reading HUD Proposes New Rule for Governing FHA Mortgage Note Sales
Motto Mortgage Opens First New Hampshire Office
The new office was established by David Duplessis, who brings 35 years of industry experience. Continue Reading Motto Mortgage Opens First New Hampshire Office
Mortgage Application Activity in 4% Upswing
The FHA share of total applications increased to 13.5% while the VA share increased to 15.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity in 4% Upswing
Euclid Mortgage Creates Mortgage Advisory Panel
Andrew Bon Salle, Claudia Merkle and Ivy Zelman were named to the panel. Continue Reading Euclid Mortgage Creates Mortgage Advisory Panel
Mortgage Rates Slide Away from the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of July 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Slide Away from the 7% Mark
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