Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2.3%
“Almost 10% of applications were for ARM loans, the highest share since October 2025, as borrowers sought loan types with lower rates,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2.3%
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,938 in March to $378,384 in April. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
Union Home Mortgage Names Dino Lack as Chief Information Officer
He was previously chief information officer at Newrez and chief product officer at Caliber Home Loans. Continue Reading Union Home Mortgage Names Dino Lack as Chief Information Officer
Mortgage Rates Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37% as of May 7, up from last week when it averaged 6.30%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Up for Second Straight Week
Q1 Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Up 52% Year-Over-Year
The dollar volume of loans originated for investor-driven lenders increased by 133% year-over-year. Continue Reading Q1 Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Up 52% Year-Over-Year
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 0.9%
Conventional loans composed 49.4 % of loan applications and FHA loans composed 35.3%. Continue Reading February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 0.9%
Palantir Teams with Moder on AI-Powered Mortgage Operations Platform
“This strategic partnership will reshape the future of our industry,” said Michael Middleman, chairman of Moder. Continue Reading Palantir Teams with Moder on AI-Powered Mortgage Operations Platform
Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges
“Consumer protection is paramount and licensed mortgage brokers must comply with regulatory requirements,” said Elissa Sinha, director of enforcement at FSRA. Continue Reading Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges
Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.1% from 15.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
“Most of last month’s supply growth was in loan programs that allowed for cash-out refinance and on investor homes,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
PennyMac Debuts Non-QM Product Suite
The new products are designed to “help TPO partners solve complex borrower scenarios, expand their addressable market, and close more loans.” Continue Reading PennyMac Debuts Non-QM Product Suite
Equifax and Experian Reduce VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
TransUnion previously announced its 99-cent deal. Continue Reading Equifax and Experian Reduce VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
TransUnion Cuts VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
“Prior to this announcement, TransUnion’s charge for VantageScore in mortgage origination was $4.00,” said TransUnion’s David M. Blumberg, Continue Reading TransUnion Cuts VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
















