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FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Pulte said “the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Last month, President Trump accused Schiff of mortgage fraud while the lawmaker was a member of the House of Representatives. Continue Reading Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
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Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of May 29. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
Mortgage Application Activity Drops as Home Prices Rise
The first quarter home prices were up on a year-over-year basis in 49 states and the District of Columbia; Hawaii was the lone state with a price decline. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops as Home Prices Rise
Mortgage Rates Inch Up
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86% as of May 22, up from last week when it averaged 6.81%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up
MBA Predicts Increased Mortgage Origination, Mild Recession in 2024
The trade group also predicted purchase originations will increase 11% to $1.47 trillion next year. Continue Reading MBA Predicts Increased Mortgage Origination, Mild Recession in 2024
Philadelphia Fed Chief: ‘We Can Hold Rates Where They Are’
“I’m telling you something you already know: the rate of inflation in housing prices is similarly down from its peak levels,” he said. Continue Reading Philadelphia Fed Chief: ‘We Can Hold Rates Where They Are’
Navy Federal Credit Union Wins MBA’s Residential Educator Award
Navy Federal Credit Union is the world’s largest credit union with $165.2 billion in assets and 13 million members. Continue Reading Navy Federal Credit Union Wins MBA’s Residential Educator Award
MBA Chief Broeksmit to Housing Industry: ‘Washington, D.C. is Fighting Against You’
“This madness must stop before it’s too late,” he said. Continue Reading MBA Chief Broeksmit to Housing Industry: ‘Washington, D.C. is Fighting Against You’
Mortgage Rates Surge Onward and Upward for Fifth Straight Week
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted, “The good news is that the economy and incomes continue to grow at a solid pace.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge Onward and Upward for Fifth Straight Week
Slight Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“The level of ARM applications increased by 15% over the week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Slight Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
CFPB Sues Freedom Mortgage Over ‘Providing False Data’
Director Rohit Chopra said his agency “will continue to focus on ending the cycle of misconduct by repeat offenders in the financial industry.” Continue Reading CFPB Sues Freedom Mortgage Over ‘Providing False Data’
Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly in September
“There were more loan programs for ARM loans for borrowers seeking lower initial monthly payments,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly in September
titleLOOK Expands Title Report Reviews to Mortgage Banking Sector
The Bangor, Maine-based titleLOOK by Mainspring Services announced that it is now offering its automated title review to lenders, government-sponsored enterprises and other organizations in the mortgage banking sector. titleLOOK was launched in 2021 and was initially...
Housing Trade Groups Warn Powell That Fed Policies Fuel ‘Ongoing Market Uncertainty’
“Today, the spread between 30-year mortgage rates and 10-year Treasury yield is at historically high levels,” the trade groups warned. Continue Reading Housing Trade Groups Warn Powell That Fed Policies Fuel ‘Ongoing Market Uncertainty’
