Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of Jan. 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Second Straight Week
Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
The trade groups called for “responsibly reducing mortgage insurance premiums.” Continue Reading Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.4% from 18.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Report: White House Aides Furious at FHFA’s Pulte Over Backlash on 50-Year Mortgage Plan
One of the unnamed sources in Politico’s coverage complained that Pulte “sold POTUS a bill of goods that wasn’t necessarily accurate.” Continue Reading Report: White House Aides Furious at FHFA’s Pulte Over Backlash on 50-Year Mortgage Plan
Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
The lawsuit seeks to expand into a class action case that would cover all US homebuyers directed by a Zillow-affiliated agent into using the company’s mortgage services. Continue Reading Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
Under this program, the buyer contributes 1% and First Home Mortgage contributes 2% (up to $5,500) towards the down payment and/or closing costs. Continue Reading First Home Mortgage Corp. Rolls Out Down Payment Assistance Program
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
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