Mortgage Industry News
Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up 1.1% During Q3 2025
Commercial banks held the largest share (37%) of commercial/multifamily mortgages at $1.8 trillion. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up 1.1% During Q3 2025
White House Dropping Plans for 50-Year Mortgage
“I think we have other priorities,” said FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Continue Reading White House Dropping Plans for 50-Year Mortgage
Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
FHFA Director Bill Pulte called the idea a “game changer.” Continue Reading Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High
“Credit availability in October rose to its highest level since 2022 as investors broadened their loan offerings over the month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Nov. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
ATTOM: Fewer Residences Were Equity Rich During Q1
The portion of mortgaged homes that were seriously underwater inched up to 2.7%. Continue Reading ATTOM: Fewer Residences Were Equity Rich During Q1
Median Monthly Housing Costs at New Record High
Redfin reported the median sale price reached $384,721, up 4.5% for a new record high. Continue Reading Median Monthly Housing Costs at New Record High
Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.6%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 12.9% from 12.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.6%
Lower-Income Borrowers Account for One in Five New Mortgages
Redfin noted today’s median-home sale price is about $420,000, up 5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Lower-Income Borrowers Account for One in Five New Mortgages
FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium to Wildfire Victims in Maui
The extension will assist homeowners impacted by the August 2023 wildfires. Continue Reading FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium to Wildfire Victims in Maui
Mortgage Rates Soar for Fifth Consecutive Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.22% as of May 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Soar for Fifth Consecutive Week
Mortgage Demand Slumps Again
The Refinance Index was down by 3% from the previous week and was down 1% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Demand Slumps Again
Builders Angry Over Biden’s Energy Standards Changes
“This senseless nationwide codes mandate will significantly raise housing costs,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. Continue Reading Builders Angry Over Biden’s Energy Standards Changes
Production Losses Widen for Independent Mortgage Banks
The refinancing share of total originations (by dollar volume) decreased to 11% in 2023 from 20% in 2022. Continue Reading Production Losses Widen for Independent Mortgage Banks
Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.17% as of April 25. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
