Mortgage Industry News
Former FHA Commissioner Brian D. Montgomery Joins NewDay USA as Vice Chairman
After leaving the Trump administration, Montgomery became founding partner and chairman of Gate House Strategies. Continue Reading Former FHA Commissioner Brian D. Montgomery Joins NewDay USA as Vice Chairman
Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
“When barriers are removed and supply grows, affordability improves,” said Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies. Continue Reading Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
The average loan size for new homes increased from $379,107 in September to $381,404 in October. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Ameris Bank in $9 Million Settlement Over Redlining Charges
“We strongly disagree with any suggestion that we have engaged in discriminatory conduct,” said Palmer Proctor, CEO of Ameris. Continue Reading Ameris Bank in $9 Million Settlement Over Redlining Charges
Mortgage Rates Surge Higher (Again)
“Mortgage rates continued to approach 8% this week, further impacting affordability,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge Higher (Again)
ACI Worldwide in $20 Million Settlement Over Mortgage Payment Mishap
On April 23, 2021, ACI Payments erroneously used live customer data in a test of its Speedpay platform. Continue Reading ACI Worldwide in $20 Million Settlement Over Mortgage Payment Mishap
Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 28-Year Low
“The ARM share was 9.3%, the highest share in 11 months,” said the MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 28-Year Low
First National Bank of Long Island to Offer Home Loans Through Rocket Mortgage
“We are committed to providing innovative ways to best serve our clients,” said Chris Becker, the bank’s president and CEO. Continue Reading First National Bank of Long Island to Offer Home Loans Through Rocket Mortgage
MBA Predicts Increased Mortgage Origination, Mild Recession in 2024
The trade group also predicted purchase originations will increase 11% to $1.47 trillion next year. Continue Reading MBA Predicts Increased Mortgage Origination, Mild Recession in 2024
Philadelphia Fed Chief: ‘We Can Hold Rates Where They Are’
“I’m telling you something you already know: the rate of inflation in housing prices is similarly down from its peak levels,” he said. Continue Reading Philadelphia Fed Chief: ‘We Can Hold Rates Where They Are’
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
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