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Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
On a year-over-year measurement, there was a 140% spike in the dollar volume of loans for office properties. Continue Reading Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped to $2,172 from $2,211 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
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Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.83% as of April 17, up from last week when it averaged 6.62%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
Leadership Shifts at American Financial Resources
Robert Pieklo joined AFP as COO in February 2024 following its acquisition by Proprietary Capital. Continue Reading Leadership Shifts at American Financial Resources
Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
The Refinance Index decreased 12% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
New Senate Bill Seeks to Overturn FHFA’s LLPA Rule
“The Biden administration is making homeownership more difficult for everyday Americans,” said Sen. Braun. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Seeks to Overturn FHFA’s LLPA Rule
Mortgage Rates Rise to Just Under 7%
“Mortgage rates increased to their highest level since November 2022,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to Just Under 7%
U.S. Bank Debuts Product to Expand Minority Homeownership Access
U.S. Bank has committed $100 million over the next five years to the Access Home Loan program. Continue Reading U.S. Bank Debuts Product to Expand Minority Homeownership Access
MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Up Slightly
The MBA also reported a scant 0.1% rise in its Mortgage Credit Availability Index for June, to a level of 96.6. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Up Slightly
Mortgage Rates Continue to Soar
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage’s 6.81% was the highest level achieved this year. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Soar
Mortgage Application Activity Goes Into Decline
The refinance share of mortgage activity inched up to 27.4% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Goes Into Decline
KeyBank Launches New Program to Help Homebuyers with Closing Costs
Cleveland-headquartered KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) has launched KeyBank Neighbors First Credit, the third in its series of Special Purpose Credit Programs designed to help borrowers achieved homeownership. According to the company, KeyBank Neighbors First Credit is designed...
Guaranteed Rate to Take Full Ownership of Premia Relocation Mortgage
“This acquisition begins an exciting new chapter in our story,” said Nina Arnaiz, president of Premia. Continue Reading Guaranteed Rate to Take Full Ownership of Premia Relocation Mortgage
Movement Mortgage in $23.75 Million False Claims Settlement
“Lenders participating in mortgage programs backed by taxpayers must follow rules designed to protect both program integrity and homeowners,” said U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman. Continue Reading Movement Mortgage in $23.75 Million False Claims Settlement
Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
“Homebuyers have adjusted and driven new home sales to its highest level in more than a year,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
