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Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
“As rates continue to drop, the number of homeowners who have the opportunity to refinance is expanding,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
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Refinancing Fuels Mild Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“The average loan size for purchase applications declined to $436,300, the lowest level since January 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels Mild Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Rocket Mortgage to Offer Bridge Loans for Homeowners
“With this new flexibility, buyers can quickly and confidently secure their next home,” said Rocket’s Bill Banfield. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage to Offer Bridge Loans for Homeowners
Mortgage Rates Trickle Lower
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of June 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Trickle Lower
Mortgage Marketplace Stairs Financial Raises $3.5 Million in Funding Round
Stairs is now live in Texas with licenses across 40 states, and the company plans to expand nationwide in early 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Marketplace Stairs Financial Raises $3.5 Million in Funding Round
Refinances Fuel Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 19% from the previous week and was 27% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinances Fuel Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
loanDepot Unveils melloNow Underwriting Engine
The company has been beta-testing the system for the last several quarters. Continue Reading loanDepot Unveils melloNow Underwriting Engine
Mortgage Credit Availability Down in November
“Credit availability in November declined to its lowest level in four months, driven by reduced offerings of non-QM and jumbo loan programs,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Down in November
Mortgage Rates Continue to Plummet
“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged near 7%, down from nearly 7.80% just six weeks ago,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Plummet
Private Investment Firm Creates Advisory Board Focused on Real Estate and Mortgages
Board members include Kamini Lane of Coldwell Banker Realty and Kevin Peranio of PRMG Inc. Continue Reading Private Investment Firm Creates Advisory Board Focused on Real Estate and Mortgages
Alliant Credit Union Expands Mortgage Offerings
“Helping Americans achieve their financial goals, including homeownership, is at the core of Alliant’s mission,” said Dan Bauer, head of residential lending. Continue Reading Alliant Credit Union Expands Mortgage Offerings
Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.8%
The Refinance Index was up by 14% from the previous week and was 10% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.8%
CBC Mortgage Agency Introduces Temporary Rate Buydowns
The new feature functions as either a 2-1 buydown or a 1-0 buydown, lowering the interest in the first years of homeownership. Continue Reading CBC Mortgage Agency Introduces Temporary Rate Buydowns
Freddie Mac Standardizes Down Payment Assistance Documents
Freddie Mac plans to have the standardized lien documents available for at 19 nineteen states by the end of the year. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Standardizes Down Payment Assistance Documents
