MOrtgage News & Insights
View top national motgage industry news articles, advice, insights, and more. Subscribe to UpdatesMost Recent Mortgage News
Get the top headlines in local and national mortgage industry news today in the articles below. Do you have news you would like to contribute? Submit a guest post here. To receive weekly updates on the top mortgage articles in your area, subscribe for free today!
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% as of Aug. 21. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
Pulte ignored questions posed to him on X on who authorized an investigation into Cook’s mortgage papers. Continue Reading Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
Additional Reading: Top Mortgage Industry News & Headlines
Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.85% as of June 5, down from last week when it averaged 6.89%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
Report: Fewer Home Purchase Loans During Q1
ATTOM found the total dollar value of loans was down by 18% to $478 billion. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Home Purchase Loans During Q1
Mortgage Application Activity Slows for Third Straight Week
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 18.7% from 17.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows for Third Straight Week
Southern First Bancshares Opens Dream Mortgage Center
The center will provide homebuyer education and outreach in an underserved community of South Carolina. Continue Reading Southern First Bancshares Opens Dream Mortgage Center
Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Slump
MBA’s Joel Kan said applications dropped “to the slowest weekly pace since 1995.” Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Slump
‘Family Guy’ Takes Aim at Reverse Mortgages
A Tom Selleck parody convinced Peter Griffin to consider “Hey Alright Reverse Mortgages – or HARM.” Continue Reading ‘Family Guy’ Takes Aim at Reverse Mortgages
Lendesk Debuts Lender Spotlight AI Assistant
“This product is designed to be an indispensable tool for mortgage professionals,” said Carter Zimmerman, president of Lendesk. Continue Reading Lendesk Debuts Lender Spotlight AI Assistant
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 16-20
A Chinese agtech company is kicked out of Arkansas, a Fed officer feels your pain and a wild new building becomes a Las Vegas landmark. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 16-20
Ameris Bank in $9 Million Settlement Over Redlining Charges
“We strongly disagree with any suggestion that we have engaged in discriminatory conduct,” said Palmer Proctor, CEO of Ameris. Continue Reading Ameris Bank in $9 Million Settlement Over Redlining Charges
Mortgage Rates Surge Higher (Again)
“Mortgage rates continued to approach 8% this week, further impacting affordability,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge Higher (Again)
ACI Worldwide in $20 Million Settlement Over Mortgage Payment Mishap
On April 23, 2021, ACI Payments erroneously used live customer data in a test of its Speedpay platform. Continue Reading ACI Worldwide in $20 Million Settlement Over Mortgage Payment Mishap
Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 28-Year Low
“The ARM share was 9.3%, the highest share in 11 months,” said the MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 28-Year Low
First National Bank of Long Island to Offer Home Loans Through Rocket Mortgage
“We are committed to providing innovative ways to best serve our clients,” said Chris Becker, the bank’s president and CEO. Continue Reading First National Bank of Long Island to Offer Home Loans Through Rocket Mortgage
