Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
Swalwell Sues Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Swalwell also accused Pulte of violating the Privacy Act of 1974, which forbids federal agencies from making unauthorized public disclosures of sensitive information relating to an individual. Continue Reading Swalwell Sues Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up During August
“Mortgage credit availability increased slightly in August, driven by a small increase in ARM product offerings, which was similar to what we saw in July,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up During August
Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.2%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 7% from one week earlier but the unadjusted index retreated by 6%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.2%
Housing Is Not a Game — It’s the American Dream
For far too long, housing has been reduced to a prop in America’s political theater. It’s the backdrop for campaign rallies, the bullet point slipped into glossy mailers, the soundbite dropped to score applause. But behind every hollow promise, real families are...
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















