Mortgage Industry News
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
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased During Q2
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding reached $4.88 trillion by the end of the second quarter, an increase of $47.1 billion (1%) from the first quarter, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Multifamily mortgage debt...
New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit
The mortgage product will provide qualified borrowers with up to 40% of a home’s purchase price in down payment assistance without adding any monthly debt. Continue Reading New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
The Interim US Attorney was slandered by President Trump after concluding the mortgage fraud case against Letitia James would not stand up in court. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 22.2%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $390,049 in November to $405,368 in December. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 22.2%
Mortgage Rates Drop to 8-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.60% as of Jan. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to 8-Month Low
Mortgage Application Activity Up 10.4%
The Refinance Index increased 11% from the previous week and was 10% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 10.4%
Anchor Loans Debuts TPO Channel
“At Anchor Loans we are obsessed with delivering exceptional customer value,” said Tim Landwehr, co-chief revenue officer. Continue Reading Anchor Loans Debuts TPO Channel
FTC Returns $1.2 Million to Consumers from Loan Modification Scheme
The FTC is sending payments to 6,261 consumers who will each receive $201.34. Continue Reading FTC Returns $1.2 Million to Consumers from Loan Modification Scheme
HomeEquity Bank Taps TV Journalist Peter Mansbridge for Reverse Mortgage Campaign
Mansbridge was the chief correspondent for CBC News and anchor of “The National” from 1988 to 2017. Continue Reading HomeEquity Bank Taps TV Journalist Peter Mansbridge for Reverse Mortgage Campaign
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady in the Mid-6% Range
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of Jan. 11, slightly up from last week when it averaged 6.62%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady in the Mid-6% Range
Foreclosure Filings Up 10% in 2023
The state with the highest foreclosure rates in 2023 was New Jersey with 0.46% of housing units with a foreclosure filing. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Up 10% in 2023
NRL Mortgage and Calque Unveil The Trade-In Mortgage
“NRL Mortgage stood out as one of the top mortgage lenders to offer The Trade-In Mortgage,” said Dan Mugge, chief operating officer at Calque. Continue Reading NRL Mortgage and Calque Unveil The Trade-In Mortgage
Mortgage Application Volume Up Nearly 10%
The holiday adjusted Refinance Index increased 19% from the previous week and was 30% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Volume Up Nearly 10%
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