Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 11%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.8% from 16.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 11%
FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’
“He’s the best,” the FHFA director cheered. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’
Mortgage Application Payments Down in November
“Affordability conditions have now improved for six straight months,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Down in November
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of Dec. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
Two Harbors is one of the nation’s largest servicers through its wholly owned subsidiary RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC. Continue Reading UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
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
Carrington Mortgage Services to Provide Section 184 Loans for Native Americans
Section 184 home mortgage loans are fully available in 24 states. Continue Reading Carrington Mortgage Services to Provide Section 184 Loans for Native Americans
MBA: Mortgage Credit Availability Up for Sixth Consecutive Month
“The jumbo index increased to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Credit Availability Up for Sixth Consecutive Month
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a Downturn
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 1% from one week earlier, but the unadjusted index fell by 19%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a Downturn
FHA Updates 203(k) Program for Home Repair Financing
“The changes we are announcing today for the 203(k) program are long overdue,” said FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon. Continue Reading FHA Updates 203(k) Program for Home Repair Financing
EMM Loans and Calque to Offer The Trade-In Mortgage
The product will be offered by EMM Loans and its DBAs – Ideal Mortgage Group, Maximus Mortgage Advisors and Fidelity Lending LLC. Continue Reading EMM Loans and Calque to Offer The Trade-In Mortgage
Guaranteed Rate Announces Rebranding
The rebranding process will be gradual, the company stated. Continue Reading Guaranteed Rate Announces Rebranding














