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Mortgage Application Activity and Credit Availability in Decline
The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 10% on a seasonally adjusted basis. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Credit Availability in Decline
Trump Accuses Sen. Adam Schiff of Mortgage Fraud, Says He ‘Needs to be Brought to Justice’
The Fannie Mae website has no mention of an investigation into Schiff. Continue Reading Trump Accuses Sen. Adam Schiff of Mortgage Fraud, Says He ‘Needs to be Brought to Justice’
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Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
The revised forecast was mirrored by a mild upward revision for predicted existing home sales in 2025. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
Mixed Results in Latest Mortgage Rate Data
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of March 13 Continue Reading Mixed Results in Latest Mortgage Rate Data
CFPB Seeks to Vacate Redlining Settlement with Townstone Financial
The CFPB is seeking to return the $105,000 settlement funds to the company. Continue Reading CFPB Seeks to Vacate Redlining Settlement with Townstone Financial
Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
“This week’s decrease continues a recent sideways trend in mortgage rates,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Historic Lows
“The mortgage delinquency rate fell to its lowest level for any first quarter since MBA’s survey began in 1979,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Historic Lows
US Foreclosure Activity Stabilized in April
Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the major metro with the highest foreclosure rate. Continue Reading US Foreclosure Activity Stabilized in April
Zillow: Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8.4% if US Debt Default Occurs
Mortgage payments on a typical home could be 22% higher by September. Continue Reading Zillow: Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8.4% if US Debt Default Occurs
Mr. Cooper Group Acquires Home Point Capital for $324 Million
The transaction comes one month after Homepoint agreed to sell certain assets of its wholesale originations channel to The Loan Store Inc. Continue Reading Mr. Cooper Group Acquires Home Point Capital for $324 Million
Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
“Mortgage applications responded positively to a drop in rates last week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
“Government credit supply decreased for the third consecutive month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
Mortgage Servicing Software Firm Sagent Opens Office in India
The new 18,367 square-foot facility will employ more than 120 individuals. Continue Reading Mortgage Servicing Software Firm Sagent Opens Office in India
Republic First Exits the Mortgage Origination Business
The company said it would also “streamline its commercial lending business in New York City.” Continue Reading Republic First Exits the Mortgage Origination Business
New York State Considers Raising Reverse Mortgage Borrower Age
The bill would also define the role of a non-borrowing spouse in the reverse mortgage. Continue Reading New York State Considers Raising Reverse Mortgage Borrower Age
