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Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 14.9% from 13.4%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
The product supports a variety of loan programs, including VA loans, and carries a one-time 2.25% fee Continue Reading Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
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Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
More than half (53%) of the active lenders made five or fewer multifamily loans over the course of the year. Continue Reading Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
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%
Mortgage Applications Up 9.7%
The Refinance Index increased 8% from the previous week and was 2% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up 9.7%
Mortgage Rates Up for Fourth Straight Week
“The recent boomerang in rates has dampened already tentative homebuyer momentum as we approach the spring,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Up for Fourth Straight Week
Home Mortgage Lending Activity Sank During Q4 2023
The fourth quarter total was also a 16.5% decline from the same period in 2022. Continue Reading Home Mortgage Lending Activity Sank During Q4 2023
Mortgage Application Activity Down By 5.6%
U.S. home prices were up 6.5% year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2023. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down By 5.6%
Mortgage Rates Creep Up to the 7% Level
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.90% as of Feb. 22, up from last week when it averaged 6.77%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Creep Up to the 7% Level
FHA Launches New Loan Modification Option
Mortgage servicers may begin implementing Payment Supplement on May 1. Continue Reading FHA Launches New Loan Modification Option
Mortgage Application Activity Goes Kerplop
The MBA stated the total number of loans now in forbearance was 0.22% as of Jan. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Goes Kerplop
Mortgage Rates Rise Again
“The economy has been performing well so far this year and rates may stay higher for longer,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Again
Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
This transaction is Guild’s sixth acquisition since 2021. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
A&D Mortgage Offers Leap Year Promotion for Mortgage Brokers
The promotion runs through Feb. 29. Continue Reading A&D Mortgage Offers Leap Year Promotion for Mortgage Brokers
