Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of April 2, up from last week when it averaged 6.38%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
Finance of America Reverse Debuts HomeSafe Second Line of Credit
The product is now available in California, with a further rollout planned in the coming weeks. Continue Reading Finance of America Reverse Debuts HomeSafe Second Line of Credit
FHA Releases MMI Fund Report for FY 2025
The report stated the MMI Fund’s economic net worth rose by roughly $16 billion in FY 2025, reaching a new total of $188.87 billion. Continue Reading FHA Releases MMI Fund Report for FY 2025
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program
“This program was built around what experienced originators consistently ask for: clarity, support, and fewer operational obstacles,” said CEO Jamie Cavanaugh. Continue Reading reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program
Mortgage Application Activity Slows to a Crawl
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 30.8%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows to a Crawl
Citizens Trust Bank Unveils Down Payment Assistance Grant Program
Eligible borrowers can receive a maximum of $2,000 grant contribution at the residential mortgage loan closing. Continue Reading Citizens Trust Bank Unveils Down Payment Assistance Grant Program
Mortgage Rates Rise Again, Nearing the 7% Mark
Last week, the mortgage rate averaged 6.74%; one year ago at this time, it was at 6.42%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Again, Nearing the 7% Mark
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“Even small increases in home prices can lead to thousands of dollars in extra mortgage interest costs,” said John Kiernan, WalletHub editor. Continue Reading The State with the Greatest Increase in Mortgage Debt Is…
Mortgage Applications Down by 1.6%
Both the seasonally adjusted and unadjusted Purchase Index were 1% lower from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Down by 1.6%
FHA Raises Loan Limits for Manufactured Homes
The FHA said it will recalculate the program’s loan limits on an annual basis to keep pace with changing home prices. Continue Reading FHA Raises Loan Limits for Manufactured Homes
IMBs Recorded Net Production Losses in Q4 2023
“The fourth quarter of 2023 was about as challenging as it could get for mortgage lenders to generate a production profit,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading IMBs Recorded Net Production Losses in Q4 2023
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.74% as of March 14, down from last week when it averaged 6.88%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
New Click n’ Close Loan Program Aimed at Rural Markets
The new product is designed to aid homebuyers with down payment assistance, with availability in select markets. Continue Reading New Click n’ Close Loan Program Aimed at Rural Markets
Mortgage Application Activity Up 7.1%
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 31.6% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 7.1%
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