Mortgage Industry News
Bayview Asset Management Completes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Guild Holdings
Guild will operate as a privately held independent entity of the MSR Fund, which also owns Lakeview Loan Servicing. Continue Reading Bayview Asset Management Completes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Guild Holdings
Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
Michigan Legacy has more than $218 million in assets and is designated as a “low-income credit union.” Continue Reading Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
Study: Canadians Re-Evaluating Their Relationships with Lenders
56% of mortgage holders say they will explore refinancing with a different lender when it comes time to renew. Continue Reading Study: Canadians Re-Evaluating Their Relationships with Lenders
Mortgage Rates Drop to 11-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% as of Sept. 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to 11-Month Low
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 7.49%
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted the market is facing “the highest mortgage rates in a generation.” Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 7.49%
John Cady Named President of Citywide Home Loans
“The company is the perfect mix of culture, service and programs that many mortgage professionals have been looking for,” said Cady. Continue Reading John Cady Named President of Citywide Home Loans
Mortgage Applications Plunge to 27-Year Low
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 14.5% from 14.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Plunge to 27-Year Low
Eric Francis Named VP of Finance at GO Mortgage
Francis was previously vice president of mortgage at A+ Federal Credit Union. Continue Reading Eric Francis Named VP of Finance at GO Mortgage
Serious Mortgage Delinquency Rate at a 23-Year Low
Idaho was the only state to see an annual uptick in its overall mortgage delinquency rate during July, albeit at a scant 0.1 percentage point. Continue Reading Serious Mortgage Delinquency Rate at a 23-Year Low
Mortgage Rates at Highest Peak in Almost 23 Years
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.31% as of Sept. 28, up from last week when it averaged 7.19%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at Highest Peak in Almost 23 Years
CFPB Mortgage Report: Higher Closing Costs, More Denials for Insufficient Income
Average monthly mortgage payments increased more than 46% last year, from $1,400 in December 2021 to $2,045 in December 2022. Continue Reading CFPB Mortgage Report: Higher Closing Costs, More Denials for Insufficient Income
Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
Both the seasonally adjusted and the unadjusted Purchase Index dropped 2% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines Again
Teachers Federal Credit Union Now Offering VA Loans
“It is our honor to serve those who serve our country,” said Brad Calhoun, president and CEO. Continue Reading Teachers Federal Credit Union Now Offering VA Loans
Mortgage Rates Flat, But Still Above 7%
“Given these high rates, housing demand is cooling off and now homebuilders are feeling the effect,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Flat, But Still Above 7%
