Mortgage Industry News
FHA Releases MMI Fund Report for FY 2025
The report stated the MMI Fund’s economic net worth rose by roughly $16 billion in FY 2025, reaching a new total of $188.87 billion. Continue Reading FHA Releases MMI Fund Report for FY 2025
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 18.5% from 16.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
Elizabeth Yusi has been with the Department of Justice for 18 years and has been a US Assistant Attorney for the last 10 years. Continue Reading Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
The new company will specialize in conventional and FHA loans and will offer down payment assistance loan products through its existing partnerships. Continue Reading First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
Fintech PADS Financial Debuts Platform for Mortgage Origination and Servicing
The company secured an initial round of financing of $3 million from investors within the Quebec real estate market. Continue Reading Fintech PADS Financial Debuts Platform for Mortgage Origination and Servicing
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
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