Mortgage Industry News
Letitia James Seeks to Dismiss Mortgage Fraud Case, Citing Legality of Trump-Picked Prosecutor
James was indicted on two felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. Continue Reading Letitia James Seeks to Dismiss Mortgage Fraud Case, Citing Legality of Trump-Picked Prosecutor
Mortgage Rates Are Falling Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% as of Oct. 23. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Falling Again
Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
On a year-over-year measurement, there was a 140% spike in the dollar volume of loans for office properties. Continue Reading Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped to $2,172 from $2,211 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
“The American dream of homeownership is not a reality for many young people,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
Q2 Market Share of FHA Loans at 14%
The second quarter’s percentage was the largest since the first quarter of 2021. Continue Reading Q2 Market Share of FHA Loans at 14%
Average Homebuyer’s Monthly Mortgage Payment Up 19% From Last Year
Pending home sales were down 14.4% year-over-year, with declines in all but two of the metros tracked by Redfin. Continue Reading Average Homebuyer’s Monthly Mortgage Payment Up 19% From Last Year
Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to the 7% Mark
Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater attributed the rising rates to “upbeat economic data and the U.S. government credit rating downgrade.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to the 7% Mark
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The refinance share of mortgage activity inched up to 28.9% of total applications from 28.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Florida Scammer Pleads Guilty to Running Phony Mortgage Audit Service
The consumers’ payments went into bank accounts controlled by Lozito, who used the money to fund his operation and to cover personal expenses. Continue Reading Florida Scammer Pleads Guilty to Running Phony Mortgage Audit Service
MBA: $480.1 Billion in Multifamily Mortgages During 2022
Last year’s total was generated by 2,242 lenders. Continue Reading MBA: $480.1 Billion in Multifamily Mortgages During 2022
CBC Mortgage Agency Adds USDA Loans to Correspondent Offerings
USDA loans offer 100% financing for low- and moderate-income borrowers in eligible rural areas. Continue Reading CBC Mortgage Agency Adds USDA Loans to Correspondent Offerings
Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
“Higher interest rates continue to dampen activity in interest rate-sensitive sectors,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to All-Time Low
CoreLogic noted that 14 states posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to All-Time Low
JD Power: Mortgage Servicing Customer Satisfaction Down Amid Financial Stress
Among the major servicers, Rocket Mortgage ranked the highest with a score of 686 out of 1,000. Continue Reading JD Power: Mortgage Servicing Customer Satisfaction Down Amid Financial Stress













