Mortgage Industry News
reAlpha Mortgage Expands into Nevada Marketplace
With the new Nevada operations, reAlpha Mortgage is now licensed in 31 states. Continue Reading reAlpha Mortgage Expands into Nevada Marketplace
Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% as of Oct. 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
Refinancing Fuels Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 7% from the previous week and was 40% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
Mortgage Rates Decline Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77% as of June 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Again
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,235, up from $2,206 in April and up from $2,226 in May 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
“Mortgage rates slid down again this week but remain elevated compared to this time last year,” said Chief Economist Sam Khater, Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
Mortgage Application Activity Records Scant Uptick
MBA’s Builder Application Survey data for May saw applications for new home purchases were up by 8% from April. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Scant Uptick
Mortgage Rates Down Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of June 15, down from last week when it averaged 6.71%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Again
FHA Makes Single-Family Mortgage Documents Available in Five Additional Languages
“These new resources will help prospective homebuyers better understand their transaction,” said Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. Continue Reading FHA Makes Single-Family Mortgage Documents Available in Five Additional Languages
Redfin: Nearly 92% of Mortgaged Homeowners Have Rates Below 6%
23.5% of mortgaged homeowners have a rate below 3%. Continue Reading Redfin: Nearly 92% of Mortgaged Homeowners Have Rates Below 6%
Mortgage Application Activity Records an Uptick
“The average loan size on a purchase loan decreased for the third straight week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records an Uptick
Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens Again
“Mortgage credit availability decreased for the third consecutive month,” lamented MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens Again
Guild Mortgage Debuts 1% Down Payment Advantage Program
Homebuyers can purchase a home with a minimal down payment of only 1% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Debuts 1% Down Payment Advantage Program
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly This Week
“Mortgage rates decreased after a three-week climb,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly This Week
One-Third of Homebuyers Now Paying in All-Cash Deals
Only 6.1% of mortgaged home sales used a jumbo loan in April, down from 10.6% a year earlier. Continue Reading One-Third of Homebuyers Now Paying in All-Cash Deals
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