Mortgage Industry News
Letitia James Seeks to Dismiss Mortgage Fraud Case, Citing Legality of Trump-Picked Prosecutor
James was indicted on two felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. Continue Reading Letitia James Seeks to Dismiss Mortgage Fraud Case, Citing Legality of Trump-Picked Prosecutor
Mortgage Rates Are Falling Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% as of Oct. 23. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Falling Again
Foreclosure Activity Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 24,302 properties last month, up 12% from June and up 11% from July 2024. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity
The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 10.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity
Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
“Multifamily developer confidence and sentiment are showing slight signs of improvement when compared to this time last year,” said Debra Guerrero, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly in September
“There were more loan programs for ARM loans for borrowers seeking lower initial monthly payments,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly in September
titleLOOK Expands Title Report Reviews to Mortgage Banking Sector
The Bangor, Maine-based titleLOOK by Mainspring Services announced that it is now offering its automated title review to lenders, government-sponsored enterprises and other organizations in the mortgage banking sector. titleLOOK was launched in 2021 and was initially...
Housing Trade Groups Warn Powell That Fed Policies Fuel ‘Ongoing Market Uncertainty’
“Today, the spread between 30-year mortgage rates and 10-year Treasury yield is at historically high levels,” the trade groups warned. Continue Reading Housing Trade Groups Warn Powell That Fed Policies Fuel ‘Ongoing Market Uncertainty’
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Sinks Under Mortgage Rate Pressure
“Mortgage rates persistently over 7% appear to be deepening the malaise consumers feel about the home purchase market,” said Fannie Mae’s Doug Duncan. Continue Reading Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Sinks Under Mortgage Rate Pressure
Arch Capital Group Names Seamus Fearon CEO of International Mortgage
Fearon will have responsibility for managing Arch’s Australian and European mortgage operations. Continue Reading Arch Capital Group Names Seamus Fearon CEO of International Mortgage
Fintech PADS Financial Debuts Platform for Mortgage Origination and Servicing
The company secured an initial round of financing of $3 million from investors within the Quebec real estate market. Continue Reading Fintech PADS Financial Debuts Platform for Mortgage Origination and Servicing
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 7.49%
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted the market is facing “the highest mortgage rates in a generation.” Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 7.49%
John Cady Named President of Citywide Home Loans
“The company is the perfect mix of culture, service and programs that many mortgage professionals have been looking for,” said Cady. Continue Reading John Cady Named President of Citywide Home Loans
Mortgage Applications Plunge to 27-Year Low
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 14.5% from 14.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Plunge to 27-Year Low
Eric Francis Named VP of Finance at GO Mortgage
Francis was previously vice president of mortgage at A+ Federal Credit Union. Continue Reading Eric Francis Named VP of Finance at GO Mortgage
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