Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.7% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Ken Yiu faces up to 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million for the mortgage fraud count and 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $500,000 for the drug count. Continue Reading NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
Mortgage Credit Availability Down in December to 11-Year Low
“Ongoing industry consolidation is resulting in more loan programs being removed from the marketplace,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Down in December to 11-Year Low
Are More Consumers Becoming Optimistic About Homebuying?
Fannie Mae’s Mark Palim pointed to “a survey-high share of consumers anticipating mortgage rate declines over the next year.” Continue Reading Are More Consumers Becoming Optimistic About Homebuying?
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.62% as of Jan. 4. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
Homebuyers’ Monthly Payments at Lowest Level in Nearly a Year
Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index spiked by 10% from one month ago to its highest level since August. Continue Reading Homebuyers’ Monthly Payments at Lowest Level in Nearly a Year
Mortgage Application Activity Ended 2023 in Decline
The holiday adjusted Refinance Index decreased 18% from two weeks ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Ended 2023 in Decline
New Study Ranks the Best Reverse Mortgage Companies
Longbridge Financial was praised as “Best for Low Interest Rates.” Continue Reading New Study Ranks the Best Reverse Mortgage Companies
Mortgage Rates End 2023 in a Downward Spiral
“The rapid descent of mortgage rates over the last two months stabilized a bit this week, but rates continue to trend down,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates End 2023 in a Downward Spiral
Former NASA Employee and Husband Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
If convicted, they face up to five years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine in addition to the possible forfeiture of their luxury home. Continue Reading Former NASA Employee and Husband Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Mortgage Rates Fall Further Away From 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as of Dec. 21, down from last week when it averaged 6.95% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Fall Further Away From 7%
MBA: Median Mortgage Payments Drop by $62 in November
“Homebuyer affordability improved in November, with a decline in mortgage rates providing relief to prospective homebuyers,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading MBA: Median Mortgage Payments Drop by $62 in November
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