Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of Feb. 5. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Third Straight Week
Former Mayor of NJ Town Convicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
Sentencing is scheduled for June 1. Continue Reading Former Mayor of NJ Town Convicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
Report: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down 11% Year-Over-Year
October’s foreclosure starts slowed by 9.8% from the prior month, but the foreclosure inventory was up by 37,000 (19%) year-over-year, Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down 11% Year-Over-Year
Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
“There is a perception that housing outside of the GTA is still somewhat affordable, but that’s not true,” said Austin Thompson, senior policy analyst with the Fraser Institute. Continue Reading Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
The Refinance Index decreased 14% from the previous week and was 12% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
NAHB: Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
California’s San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara market was the most severely cost-burdened market during the first quarter. Continue Reading NAHB: Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
Independent Mortgage Banks Report Q1 Net Production Losses
The average production volume was $384 million per company in the first quarter. Continue Reading Independent Mortgage Banks Report Q1 Net Production Losses
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.57%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
Report: Vermont Leads US for Mortgage Delinquencies
Vermont’s eastern neighbor, New Hampshire, recorded the lowest level of mortgage delinquencies. Continue Reading Report: Vermont Leads US for Mortgage Delinquencies
Refinancing Drives Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“VA refinances had a double-digit increase for the third consecutive week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
VA to Publish Circular Addressing Buyer Commission Policy
The circular is planned to be issued by June 12. Continue Reading VA to Publish Circular Addressing Buyer Commission Policy
Share of Mortgages in Forbearance at 0.22%
Last month, the share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance declined 1 basis point to 0.11%. Continue Reading Share of Mortgages in Forbearance at 0.22%
40% of New Mortgages Went to Buyers Under 35
Redfin determined the median age of first-time U.S. homebuyers last year was 35. Continue Reading 40% of New Mortgages Went to Buyers Under 35
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, Though Still Elevated
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.02%, down from last week when it averaged 7.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, Though Still Elevated
