Mortgage Industry News
Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up 1.1% During Q3 2025
Commercial banks held the largest share (37%) of commercial/multifamily mortgages at $1.8 trillion. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Up 1.1% During Q3 2025
White House Dropping Plans for 50-Year Mortgage
“I think we have other priorities,” said FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Continue Reading White House Dropping Plans for 50-Year Mortgage
Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026
“We expect that home sales will increase in 2026,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s chief economist. Continue Reading Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026
Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Chandler is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. Continue Reading Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.27% as of Oct. 16. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
ATTOM: October’s Foreclosure Filings Up 6% from Last Year
Lenders repossessed 3,332 properties through completed foreclosures (REOs) last month. Continue Reading ATTOM: October’s Foreclosure Filings Up 6% from Last Year
FHA Seeks Input on Proposed HECM Program Update
The new proposal would enable certain categories of due and payable HECMs that were previously ineligible for assignment to be assigned to HUD. Continue Reading FHA Seeks Input on Proposed HECM Program Update
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Records Q3 Uptick
The third quarter delinquency rate was up 25 basis points from the second quarter and up 17 basis points from one year earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Records Q3 Uptick
Mortgage Rates Go Into a Slump
Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater said the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage recorded “the largest one-week decrease since last November.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into a Slump
TransUnion: Q3 Mortgage Balances Up Slightly While Originations Sink
After recording a slight decline in the second quarter, mortgage balances increased to $11.8 trillion in the third quarter. Continue Reading TransUnion: Q3 Mortgage Balances Up Slightly While Originations Sink
Infosys and Better Team on Mortgage as a Service Offering
According to the companies, companies that adopt MaaS “can revolutionize their mortgage operations.” Continue Reading Infosys and Better Team on Mortgage as a Service Offering
Mortgage Application Activity Takes an Uptick
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 3% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes an Uptick
New Campaign Seeks to Raise Awareness of VA Loan Program
Recent data found only three in 10 veterans knew they could buy a home with a zero-down payment with the VA loan program. Continue Reading New Campaign Seeks to Raise Awareness of VA Loan Program
FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium in Maui County
The moratorium was originally set to expire on Nov. 8. Continue Reading FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium in Maui County
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage paused its multi-week climb but continues to hover under 8%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
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