Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 14.9% from 13.4%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
The product supports a variety of loan programs, including VA loans, and carries a one-time 2.25% fee Continue Reading Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
Lombardo was previously chief operating officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity. Continue Reading RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $376,077 in June to $372,745 in July. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Expert opinions are divided on the issue. Continue Reading Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Mortgage Applications Up 5.4%
“Mortgage applications increased last week, despite the 30-year fixed mortgage rate edging back up to 7.31%,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up 5.4%
Forbearance Levels Continue to Decline
The forbearance share for portfolio loans and private-label securities decreased 6 basis points to 0.39%. Continue Reading Forbearance Levels Continue to Decline
CrossCountry Mortgage Now Offering Spanish-Language Loan Application
“Our support for the Hispanic community extends well past translated materials,” says Eric Wilson, chief marketing officer. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Now Offering Spanish-Language Loan Application
Mortgage Machine Services launches loan origination system
The LOS also provides all-in-one eClosing functionality, including an eClose room, eNotes, eVault and remote online notarization. Continue Reading Mortgage Machine Services launches loan origination system
Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
“The reacceleration of inflation and strength in the economy is keeping mortgage rates elevated,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
Credit Union Mortgage Originations Down 60% in Q3
Variable rate HELOCs recorded 14% year-over-year origination declines. Continue Reading Credit Union Mortgage Originations Down 60% in Q3
Mortgage-Rate Locks for Second Homes Down 19%
August is the 14th consecutive month that second-home demand is at least 30% below pre-pandemic levels. Continue Reading Mortgage-Rate Locks for Second Homes Down 19%
Start-up Platform Roam Offers Mortgages as Low as 2%
Roam’s service is currently available in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Texas, with plans to expand into new markets soon. Continue Reading Start-up Platform Roam Offers Mortgages as Low as 2%
Foreclosure Activity Records Uptick in August
Nationwide, one in every 4,113 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Records Uptick in August
Mortgage Application Activity Down Again
“Credit availability in August increased slightly but remained close to the very low levels last seen in January 2013,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Again
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