Mortgage Industry News
PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
FlexIQ will replace PHH’s previously offered Gold/Silver/Bronze non-QM programs. Continue Reading PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
“This launch underscores our commitment to supporting the non-QM ecosystem,” said Tom Hutchens, president of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions. Continue Reading Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Mortgage Rates Record New Uptick
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of July 10. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record New Uptick
BMO Unveils Spanish-Language Mortgage Application
The application is available both digitally and in a paper format available at branches. Continue Reading BMO Unveils Spanish-Language Mortgage Application
Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.4%
The Refinance Index increased 9% from the previous week and was 56% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.4%
SouthState Bank Launches Fund to Help LMI Borrowers Achieve Homeownership
To finance the fund, SouthState allocated $10 million that will be drawn from over a three-year period. Continue Reading SouthState Bank Launches Fund to Help LMI Borrowers Achieve Homeownership
UK Homeowners Facing Mortgage Rates Over 5%
Unlike the U.S., mortgage borrowers in the U.K. are required to renew mortgages on a cyclical basis. Continue Reading UK Homeowners Facing Mortgage Rates Over 5%
Colonial Savings Exits the Origination Space, Focusing on Mortgage Servicing
The company’s origination business has its roots in Fort Worth Mortgage, which was founded in 1952. Continue Reading Colonial Savings Exits the Origination Space, Focusing on Mortgage Servicing
Mortgage Rates Go Up, Up and Away
The national median mortgage payment during April was $2,112, an 11.8% spike from $1,889 in April 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Up, Up and Away
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to a New Low
No state posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in March. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to a New Low
Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Economic Tumult
“We have yet to see sustained growth in purchase applications,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Economic Tumult
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Bounced Up in April
Foreclosure starts dropped by 23% to 25,000, the lowest since September 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Bounced Up in April
MBA’s Broeksmit on New Regulatory Proposals: ‘This Looks Like a Power Grab’
“It looks like a clear-cut attempt to punish an industry that some policymakers seem to personally dislike or distrust,” Broeksmit said. Continue Reading MBA’s Broeksmit on New Regulatory Proposals: ‘This Looks Like a Power Grab’
Rocket Mortgage Unveils 1% Down Payment Program
The company added that the program eliminates the need for the mortgage insurance fee. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Unveils 1% Down Payment Program
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 4.1%
“This was the third straight month of year-over-year growth in applications,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 4.1%














