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Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers in Questioning Pulte’s Cryptocurrency Directive to GSEs
The senators also expressed displeasure over Pulte’s conflict of interest in this directive. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers in Questioning Pulte’s Cryptocurrency Directive to GSEs
Barry Habib Added to Fannie Mae’s Board of Directors
There was no formal press statement on the appointment. Continue Reading Barry Habib Added to Fannie Mae’s Board of Directors
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St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
Edward James Mitchell Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced on July 8. Continue Reading St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
Mortgage Marketing Vault Launches as Platform for Loan Officers
The new platform offers online marketing content including social media posts, videos and blog articles to templates and printables. Continue Reading Mortgage Marketing Vault Launches as Platform for Loan Officers
Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
The Refinance Index increased 35% from the previous week – the highest level in six months. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
FHA Makes Single-Family Mortgage Documents Available in Five Additional Languages
“These new resources will help prospective homebuyers better understand their transaction,” said Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. Continue Reading FHA Makes Single-Family Mortgage Documents Available in Five Additional Languages
Redfin: Nearly 92% of Mortgaged Homeowners Have Rates Below 6%
23.5% of mortgaged homeowners have a rate below 3%. Continue Reading Redfin: Nearly 92% of Mortgaged Homeowners Have Rates Below 6%
Mortgage Application Activity Records an Uptick
“The average loan size on a purchase loan decreased for the third straight week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records an Uptick
Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens Again
“Mortgage credit availability decreased for the third consecutive month,” lamented MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens Again
Guild Mortgage Debuts 1% Down Payment Advantage Program
Homebuyers can purchase a home with a minimal down payment of only 1% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Debuts 1% Down Payment Advantage Program
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly This Week
“Mortgage rates decreased after a three-week climb,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly This Week
One-Third of Homebuyers Now Paying in All-Cash Deals
Only 6.1% of mortgaged home sales used a jumbo loan in April, down from 10.6% a year earlier. Continue Reading One-Third of Homebuyers Now Paying in All-Cash Deals
Mortgage Application Activity Down for Fourth Consecutive Week
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 27.3% of total applications from 26.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down for Fourth Consecutive Week
Fred Behnke Named Head of Regions Bank’s Homebuilder Finance Team
Behnke most recently served as regional manager for the company’s east region. Continue Reading Fred Behnke Named Head of Regions Bank’s Homebuilder Finance Team
Look Up, Folks, Because That’s Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading!
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.09%. Continue Reading Look Up, Folks, Because That’s Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading!
