Mortgage Industry News
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
NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Ken Yiu faces up to 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million for the mortgage fraud count and 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $500,000 for the drug count. Continue Reading NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 6.2%
The average loan size for new homes was $405,400 in March. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 6.2%
A&D Mortgage Launches Promotion for Northeast Markets
The promotion runs from April 15 to May 31. Continue Reading A&D Mortgage Launches Promotion for Northeast Markets
CMG Financial Acquires Norcom Mortgage’s Retail Assets
CMG Financial, a mortgage banking firm headquartered in San Ramon, California, announced its retail acquisition of Norcom Mortgage of Hartford, Connecticut. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The integration of Norcom Mortgage marks CMG's...
Mortgage Rates Drift Closer to the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88% as of April 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drift Closer to the 7% Mark
Refinancing Outpaces Purchase Loans in Latest MBA Data
The Refinance Index enjoyed a 10% hike from the previous week and was 4% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Outpaces Purchase Loans in Latest MBA Data
Mortgage Credit Availability Up in March
MBA’s Joel Kan noted the credit supply “remains low at nearly 7% below a year ago.” Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Up in March
Rocket Mortgage Unveils AI-Driven Rocket Logic Platform
The platform combines insights from more than 10 petabytes of proprietary data and 50 million annual call transcripts with deep learning and generative AI systems. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Unveils AI-Driven Rocket Logic Platform
Fannie Mae: Homebuyers Are Adjusting to Higher Mortgage Rates
“Some households appear to be moving past the hurdle of last year’s sharp jump in rates,” said Fannie Mae’s Doug Duncan. Continue Reading Fannie Mae: Homebuyers Are Adjusting to Higher Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Still Hovering Near the 7% Level
“We do not expect rates will decrease meaningfully in the near-term,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Still Hovering Near the 7% Level
Hedge Fund-Backed News Site Coordinates Lawsuit Against United Wholesale Mortgage
While Hunterbrook shorted UWM, it simultaneously took a long position on its biggest competitor, Rocket Companies Inc. Continue Reading Hedge Fund-Backed News Site Coordinates Lawsuit Against United Wholesale Mortgage
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