Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.4% from 18.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Report: White House Aides Furious at FHFA’s Pulte Over Backlash on 50-Year Mortgage Plan
One of the unnamed sources in Politico’s coverage complained that Pulte “sold POTUS a bill of goods that wasn’t necessarily accurate.” Continue Reading Report: White House Aides Furious at FHFA’s Pulte Over Backlash on 50-Year Mortgage Plan
RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
Lombardo was previously chief operating officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity. Continue Reading RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $376,077 in June to $372,745 in July. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Expert opinions are divided on the issue. Continue Reading Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Geneva Financial Debuts Portfolio Lending Division
“This new division is an exciting addition to our already robust offering,” said Geneva Financial CEO Aaron VanTrojen. Continue Reading Geneva Financial Debuts Portfolio Lending Division
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Near-Record Low
Serious delinquencies (loans 90 or more days past due) were down by 18,000 from April, a 3.7% drop. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Drops to Near-Record Low
CrossCountry Mortgage Debuts Program to Help First-Time Buyers with Down Payment Costs
CCM Smart Start is available in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Debuts Program to Help First-Time Buyers with Down Payment Costs
Planet Home Lending Buys MSR Portfolio from Village Capital & Investment
Planet plans to continue acquiring MSRs through bulk and co-issue transactions. Continue Reading Planet Home Lending Buys MSR Portfolio from Village Capital & Investment
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
