Mortgage Industry News
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
Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
A total of 689,217 refinance loans were issued in the second quarter, up 16.4% from the prior quarter. Continue Reading Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.69%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
Median Mortgage Payments Down Slightly in July
“Affordability conditions have now improved for two consecutive months,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Median Mortgage Payments Down Slightly in July
Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.8%
The Refinance Index was up by 14% from the previous week and was 10% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.8%
CBC Mortgage Agency Introduces Temporary Rate Buydowns
The new feature functions as either a 2-1 buydown or a 1-0 buydown, lowering the interest in the first years of homeownership. Continue Reading CBC Mortgage Agency Introduces Temporary Rate Buydowns
Freddie Mac Standardizes Down Payment Assistance Documents
Freddie Mac plans to have the standardized lien documents available for at 19 nineteen states by the end of the year. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Standardizes Down Payment Assistance Documents
Hits and Misses of the Real Estate Week Nov. 27-Dec. 1
This week’s Hits and Misses include a Taylor Swift-inspired auction, two major cities winning global events and people who want the housing market to crash. Continue Reading Hits and Misses of the Real Estate Week Nov. 27-Dec. 1
MBA’s Broeksmit Expresses ‘Significant Concern’ Over Pausing Foreclosures on VA-Guaranteed Loans
“The VA needs to provide a detailed plan on how servicers will be reimbursed for advancing payments on behalf of borrowers,” he said. Continue Reading MBA’s Broeksmit Expresses ‘Significant Concern’ Over Pausing Foreclosures on VA-Guaranteed Loans
Monthly Mortgage Payment Average Continues to Decline
Redfin attributed this decline to the continued downturn in mortgage rates from its high of 7.79% in October. Continue Reading Monthly Mortgage Payment Average Continues to Decline
Mortgage Rates Down for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.22% as of Nov. 30, down from last week when it averaged 7.29%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Fifth Straight Week
FHA Proposes Changes to 203(k) Program
Feedback is being welcomed via the FHA’s website through Jan. 5, 2024. Continue Reading FHA Proposes Changes to 203(k) Program
Q3 Mortgage Originations Down 3% From Previous Quarter
On a year-over-year basis, originations were down by 26% from the third quarter of 2022. Continue Reading Q3 Mortgage Originations Down 3% From Previous Quarter
New Documentary Series ‘L.O. Confidential’ Focuses on Mortgage Originators
The Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. production is now on YouTube. Continue Reading New Documentary Series ‘L.O. Confidential’ Focuses on Mortgage Originators
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