Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Oct. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
“Mortgage credit availability increased to its highest level in four months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
Mortgage Rates Decline for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as of July 3. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline for Fifth Straight Week
Fairway Independent Mortgage Changes Its Name
The newly named Fairway Home Mortgage will highlight the tagline “All Roads Lead Home.” Continue Reading Fairway Independent Mortgage Changes Its Name
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
Freddie Mac: Another Mortgage Rate Uptick
“Homebuyers are getting used to current rates and continue to pursue homeownership,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Freddie Mac: Another Mortgage Rate Uptick
MBA: Net Loss Tumult Eased for Independent Mortgage Banks in Q1
Q1 was an improvement from the reported loss of $2,812 per loan in Q4 2022. Continue Reading MBA: Net Loss Tumult Eased for Independent Mortgage Banks in Q1
Guest Opinion: The Realtors’ View of the Current Mortgage Market
The 2023 NAR president offers his association’s view on how Congress can upgrade today’s mortgage policy environment. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The Realtors’ View of the Current Mortgage Market
Fewer Mortgage Applications Amid Rising Rates
The Refinance Index took an 8% tumble from the previous week and was 43% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Fewer Mortgage Applications Amid Rising Rates
Equifax Debuts Employment Verification Tool for Mortgage Originators
“It’s critical for lenders to have access to timely verification data at each stage of the mortgage process,” said Equifax’s Ashley Wood, Continue Reading Equifax Debuts Employment Verification Tool for Mortgage Originators
MBA: Number of Loans in Forbearance Continue to Decline
The trade group’s latest Loan Monitoring Survey estimated 255,000 homeowners are currently in forbearance plans. Continue Reading MBA: Number of Loans in Forbearance Continue to Decline
Q1 Household Debt Tops the $17 Trillion Level
Mortgage originations (including refinances), dropped in the first quarter to $324 billion, the lowest level seen since 2014. Continue Reading Q1 Household Debt Tops the $17 Trillion Level
Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
“This week’s decrease continues a recent sideways trend in mortgage rates,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Historic Lows
“The mortgage delinquency rate fell to its lowest level for any first quarter since MBA’s survey began in 1979,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Historic Lows
US Foreclosure Activity Stabilized in April
Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the major metro with the highest foreclosure rate. Continue Reading US Foreclosure Activity Stabilized in April














