Mortgage Industry News
Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
The case is still active within the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Continue Reading Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.7% from 16.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Fairway Independent Mortgage Acquires Hallmark Home Mortgage
The acquired company will become Hallmark Home Mortgage, Powered by Fairway. Continue Reading Fairway Independent Mortgage Acquires Hallmark Home Mortgage
HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. Acquired by Chimera Investment Corp.
HomeXpress will operate as a subsidiary of Chimera under the continuing leadership of President and CEO Kyle Walker. Continue Reading HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. Acquired by Chimera Investment Corp.
Mortgage Rates Remain Mostly Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.84% as of June 12. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Mostly Flat
Mortgage Servicing Software Firm Sagent Opens Office in India
The new 18,367 square-foot facility will employ more than 120 individuals. Continue Reading Mortgage Servicing Software Firm Sagent Opens Office in India
Republic First Exits the Mortgage Origination Business
The company said it would also “streamline its commercial lending business in New York City.” Continue Reading Republic First Exits the Mortgage Origination Business
New York State Considers Raising Reverse Mortgage Borrower Age
The bill would also define the role of a non-borrowing spouse in the reverse mortgage. Continue Reading New York State Considers Raising Reverse Mortgage Borrower Age
Mortgage Rates Take a Drop
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.27%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Drop
Mortgage Application Activity Drops Amid Jumbo Mortgage Jitters
“The jumbo-conforming spread continues to narrow,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops Amid Jumbo Mortgage Jitters
27 States Ask Biden and FHFA to Scrap Mortgage Fee Increases
“The policy will take money away from the people who played by the rules and did things right,” said the fiscal officers in their letter of protest. Continue Reading 27 States Ask Biden and FHFA to Scrap Mortgage Fee Increases
Go Mortgage Names Jessica Manna as Chief Marketing Officer
She most recently served as president of digital strategy and innovation for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. Continue Reading Go Mortgage Names Jessica Manna as Chief Marketing Officer
Market Snapshot: The Media and the Mortgage Fees
FHFA Director Thompson never mentioned Biden’s name in explaining the fee structure. Continue Reading Market Snapshot: The Media and the Mortgage Fees
David H. Stevens: Mortgage Fee Changes Politicized ‘Across the Conservative Media’
One of the most prominent thought leaders in the mortgage banking industry is complaining that politics is framing the narrative surrounding the changes in the Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) upfront fees for loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that will...
Report: Average Monthly Mortgage Payment is $2,317
Average mortgage payments are most expensive in Hawaii ($3,696), California ($3,399) and Massachusetts ($3,201). Continue Reading Report: Average Monthly Mortgage Payment is $2,317
















