Mortgage Industry News
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
The average loan size for new homes increased from $374,288 in August to $379,107 in September. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.5% from 18.5% the week prior while the VA share of total applications dropped to 14.9% from 16.3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
“The American dream of homeownership is not a reality for many young people,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
“Mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since May,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
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
Today’s Housing Market: More Mortgages, Higher Prices, Fewer Delinquencies
“The national mortgage delinquency rate remained at a historic low in June,” said Molly Boesel, principal economist for CoreLogic. Continue Reading Today’s Housing Market: More Mortgages, Higher Prices, Fewer Delinquencies
Mortgage Rates Drop, But Still Above 7%
“Recent volatility makes it difficult to forecast where rates will go next,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop, But Still Above 7%
Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Enters the Mortgage Reinsurance Market
The company will provide excess of loss reinsurance on selected Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae mortgages. Continue Reading Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Enters the Mortgage Reinsurance Market
Mortgage Application Activity Up for First Time in Five Weeks
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 30.1% of total applications from 29.5% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up for First Time in Five Weeks
Integro Bank, a Phoenix-Based Community Bank, Creates a Mortgage Division
Integro Bank is a single-branch community bank with $42.6 million in assets. Continue Reading Integro Bank, a Phoenix-Based Community Bank, Creates a Mortgage Division
MBA Open Doors Foundation Reports Helping More Than 15,000 Families Since 2012
The Foundation first partnered with Children’s National Medical System in Washington, D.C., in 2012. Continue Reading MBA Open Doors Foundation Reports Helping More Than 15,000 Families Since 2012
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Future That Could Have Been
Mark Olson, co-chairman of the board of Corporate Risk Advisors, said, “Anything with a discreet income stream can be privatized.” Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Future That Could Have Been
Guild Mortgage Acquires First Centennial Mortgage
San Diego-headquartered Guild Mortgage (NYSE: GHLD) has acquired First Centennial Mortgage, an Illinois-based privately held residential mortgage lender focused on the Midwest markets. First Centennial Mortgage was founded by brothers Steven and David McCormick in...
Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program
The program is initially being offered on properties located in Arizona, with plans to expand to additional markets. Continue Reading Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program
Mortgage Rates at 22-Year High as New Home Sales Reach 17-Month Peak
There were 714,000 new single-family home sales last month, up 31.5% from July 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at 22-Year High as New Home Sales Reach 17-Month Peak
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