Mortgage Industry News
Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
“When barriers are removed and supply grows, affordability improves,” said Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies. Continue Reading Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Willamette Valley Bank is a state-chartered community bank founded in 2000. Continue Reading Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
FICO announced the news in a corporate blog post; the FHFA has yet to make a formal announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
Bayview Asset Management Completes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Guild Holdings
Guild will operate as a privately held independent entity of the MSR Fund, which also owns Lakeview Loan Servicing. Continue Reading Bayview Asset Management Completes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Guild Holdings
Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
FHA Launches New Loan Modification Option
Mortgage servicers may begin implementing Payment Supplement on May 1. Continue Reading FHA Launches New Loan Modification Option
Mortgage Application Activity Goes Kerplop
The MBA stated the total number of loans now in forbearance was 0.22% as of Jan. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Goes Kerplop
Mortgage Rates Rise Again
“The economy has been performing well so far this year and rates may stay higher for longer,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Again
Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
This transaction is Guild’s sixth acquisition since 2021. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
A&D Mortgage Offers Leap Year Promotion for Mortgage Brokers
The promotion runs through Feb. 29. Continue Reading A&D Mortgage Offers Leap Year Promotion for Mortgage Brokers
Mortgage Application Activity Down 2.3%
The Refinance Index decreased 2% from the previous week and was 12% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 2.3%
Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up in January
“Overall credit availability remained close to 2012 lows,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up in January
Mortgage Rates Remain Stagnant
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.64%, recording a scant uptick from last week when it averaged 6.63% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Stagnant
MBA: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inched Up in Q4 2023
The FHA delinquency rate spiked by 131 basis points to 10.81%, the highest level since the third quarter of 2021. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inched Up in Q4 2023
Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased 3.5 points in January to 70.7, its highest level since March 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up While Most Americans Expect Lower Rates













