Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
A new data report from Redfin found the median monthly housing payment fell to $2,365 during the four weeks ending Jan. 4. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December
“The December decrease reversed gains from the prior two months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December
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
NewDay USA Debuts Product That Covers Closing Costs for Veterans and Servicemembers
NewDay USA said this new product will allow veterans to “compete like cash buyers and close in as few as 15 days.” Continue Reading NewDay USA Debuts Product That Covers Closing Costs for Veterans and Servicemembers
A&D Mortgage Launches Promotion for Northeast Markets
The promotion runs from April 15 to May 31. Continue Reading A&D Mortgage Launches Promotion for Northeast Markets
CMG Financial Acquires Norcom Mortgage’s Retail Assets
CMG Financial, a mortgage banking firm headquartered in San Ramon, California, announced its retail acquisition of Norcom Mortgage of Hartford, Connecticut. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The integration of Norcom Mortgage marks CMG's...
Mortgage Rates Drift Closer to the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88% as of April 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drift Closer to the 7% Mark
Refinancing Outpaces Purchase Loans in Latest MBA Data
The Refinance Index enjoyed a 10% hike from the previous week and was 4% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Outpaces Purchase Loans in Latest MBA Data
Mortgage Credit Availability Up in March
MBA’s Joel Kan noted the credit supply “remains low at nearly 7% below a year ago.” Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Up in March
Rocket Mortgage Unveils AI-Driven Rocket Logic Platform
The platform combines insights from more than 10 petabytes of proprietary data and 50 million annual call transcripts with deep learning and generative AI systems. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Unveils AI-Driven Rocket Logic Platform
Fannie Mae: Homebuyers Are Adjusting to Higher Mortgage Rates
“Some households appear to be moving past the hurdle of last year’s sharp jump in rates,” said Fannie Mae’s Doug Duncan. Continue Reading Fannie Mae: Homebuyers Are Adjusting to Higher Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Still Hovering Near the 7% Level
“We do not expect rates will decrease meaningfully in the near-term,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Still Hovering Near the 7% Level
Hedge Fund-Backed News Site Coordinates Lawsuit Against United Wholesale Mortgage
While Hunterbrook shorted UWM, it simultaneously took a long position on its biggest competitor, Rocket Companies Inc. Continue Reading Hedge Fund-Backed News Site Coordinates Lawsuit Against United Wholesale Mortgage
Mortgage Application Activity is Down Again
“Elevated mortgage rates continued to weigh down on homebuying,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity is Down Again















