Mortgage Industry News
Over Half of Canadian Homeowners Prepare to Cut Spending Ahead of Mortgage Renewals
Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals are preparing to cut their budgets to manage higher payments, while prospective buyers are preparing to make a move later this year. According to a new survey from TD Bank, more than half (56%) of Canadian homeowners said...
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.3% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
LSU is the fourth school offering this course. Continue Reading MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
Florida’s First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending Group
First Federal anticipates retention of most NOLA Lending Group employees. Continue Reading Florida’s First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending Group
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
Mortgage Application Activity is Down Again
“Elevated mortgage rates continued to weigh down on homebuying,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity is Down Again
Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.79%, down from last week when it averaged 6.87%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly
NAR and MBA Urge Regulators and GSEs to Confirm Support for Buyer Financing
The groups said a confirmation “will sustain the current flow of mortgage capital to home buyers without change or delay.” Continue Reading NAR and MBA Urge Regulators and GSEs to Confirm Support for Buyer Financing
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