Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
Florida’s First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending Group
First Federal anticipates retention of most NOLA Lending Group employees. Continue Reading Florida’s First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending Group
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Oct. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
“Mortgage credit availability increased to its highest level in four months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
In August, total US consumer debt totaled $17.91 trillion, up 2.1% year-over-year. Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
Navy Federal Credit Union Wins MBA’s Residential Educator Award
Navy Federal Credit Union is the world’s largest credit union with $165.2 billion in assets and 13 million members. Continue Reading Navy Federal Credit Union Wins MBA’s Residential Educator Award
MBA Chief Broeksmit to Housing Industry: ‘Washington, D.C. is Fighting Against You’
“This madness must stop before it’s too late,” he said. Continue Reading MBA Chief Broeksmit to Housing Industry: ‘Washington, D.C. is Fighting Against You’
Mortgage Rates Surge Onward and Upward for Fifth Straight Week
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted, “The good news is that the economy and incomes continue to grow at a solid pace.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge Onward and Upward for Fifth Straight Week
Slight Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“The level of ARM applications increased by 15% over the week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Slight Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
CFPB Sues Freedom Mortgage Over ‘Providing False Data’
Director Rohit Chopra said his agency “will continue to focus on ending the cycle of misconduct by repeat offenders in the financial industry.” Continue Reading CFPB Sues Freedom Mortgage Over ‘Providing False Data’
Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly in September
“There were more loan programs for ARM loans for borrowers seeking lower initial monthly payments,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Up Slightly in September
titleLOOK Expands Title Report Reviews to Mortgage Banking Sector
The Bangor, Maine-based titleLOOK by Mainspring Services announced that it is now offering its automated title review to lenders, government-sponsored enterprises and other organizations in the mortgage banking sector. titleLOOK was launched in 2021 and was initially...
Housing Trade Groups Warn Powell That Fed Policies Fuel ‘Ongoing Market Uncertainty’
“Today, the spread between 30-year mortgage rates and 10-year Treasury yield is at historically high levels,” the trade groups warned. Continue Reading Housing Trade Groups Warn Powell That Fed Policies Fuel ‘Ongoing Market Uncertainty’
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Sinks Under Mortgage Rate Pressure
“Mortgage rates persistently over 7% appear to be deepening the malaise consumers feel about the home purchase market,” said Fannie Mae’s Doug Duncan. Continue Reading Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Sinks Under Mortgage Rate Pressure
Arch Capital Group Names Seamus Fearon CEO of International Mortgage
Fearon will have responsibility for managing Arch’s Australian and European mortgage operations. Continue Reading Arch Capital Group Names Seamus Fearon CEO of International Mortgage














