Mortgage Industry News
HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...
Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% as of Dec. 24, down from last week when it averaged 6.21%. Continue Reading Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Chandler is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. Continue Reading Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.27% as of Oct. 16. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
The average loan size for new homes increased from $374,288 in August to $379,107 in September. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Assistance to Very Low Income Borrowers
The funds can also be used to cover closing costs, escrow and mortgage insurance premiums. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Extends Mortgage Assistance to Very Low Income Borrowers
Household Debt Reached $17.5 Trillion in Q4 2023
Mortgage balances rose by $112 billion from the previous quarter and stood at $12.25 trillion at the end of December. Continue Reading Household Debt Reached $17.5 Trillion in Q4 2023
Fairway Independent Mortgage to Shut Down Wholesale Division
The final lock date on new loans is scheduled for Feb. 9 and the last day to submit new loans is Feb. 16. Continue Reading Fairway Independent Mortgage to Shut Down Wholesale Division
Tammac Holdings Corp. Expands Into Michigan and Alabama
The company can now offer manufactured and mobile home loans in the two states. Continue Reading Tammac Holdings Corp. Expands Into Michigan and Alabama
Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
“With continued deceleration in inflation we expect rates to decline further,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Drop
Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 7.2%
“Low existing housing supply is limiting options for prospective buyers,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 7.2%
Mortgage Rates and Purchase Loan Applications Inch Up
“We anticipate a busier spring homebuying season than 2023,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates and Purchase Loan Applications Inch Up
Single-Family Home Sales, Buyer Affordability Ticked Up in December
The national median mortgage payment was $2,055 in December. Continue Reading Single-Family Home Sales, Buyer Affordability Ticked Up in December
MBA: Only 0.23% of Loans in Forbearance at the End of 2023
According to MBA’s estimate, 115,000 homeowners are in forbearance plans. Continue Reading MBA: Only 0.23% of Loans in Forbearance at the End of 2023
FTC Begins Claims Process for Victims of Lanier Law’s Mortgage Relief Scam
The deadline to file a claim is March 18. Continue Reading FTC Begins Claims Process for Victims of Lanier Law’s Mortgage Relief Scam
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