Mortgage Industry News
Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
The lawsuit seeks to expand into a class action case that would cover all US homebuyers directed by a Zillow-affiliated agent into using the company’s mortgage services. Continue Reading Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
Bloom Finance Company Debuts Reverse Mortgage with Lifetime Fixed Interest Rate
The new product is designed to protect seniors by eliminating uncertainty from interest rate changes and renewal premiums. Continue Reading Bloom Finance Company Debuts Reverse Mortgage with Lifetime Fixed Interest Rate
Mortgage Rates at 10-Month Low
“Purchase application activity is improving as borrowers take advantage of the decline in mortgage rates,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at 10-Month Low
Q2 Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly
The delinquency rate was down 11 basis points from the first quarter and down 4 basis points from the second quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Q2 Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly
Foreclosure Activity Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 24,302 properties last month, up 12% from June and up 11% from July 2024. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens Again
“Mortgage credit availability decreased for the third consecutive month,” lamented MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens Again
Guild Mortgage Debuts 1% Down Payment Advantage Program
Homebuyers can purchase a home with a minimal down payment of only 1% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Debuts 1% Down Payment Advantage Program
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly This Week
“Mortgage rates decreased after a three-week climb,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly This Week
One-Third of Homebuyers Now Paying in All-Cash Deals
Only 6.1% of mortgaged home sales used a jumbo loan in April, down from 10.6% a year earlier. Continue Reading One-Third of Homebuyers Now Paying in All-Cash Deals
Mortgage Application Activity Down for Fourth Consecutive Week
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 27.3% of total applications from 26.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down for Fourth Consecutive Week
Fred Behnke Named Head of Regions Bank’s Homebuilder Finance Team
Behnke most recently served as regional manager for the company’s east region. Continue Reading Fred Behnke Named Head of Regions Bank’s Homebuilder Finance Team
Look Up, Folks, Because That’s Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading!
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.09%. Continue Reading Look Up, Folks, Because That’s Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading!
Q1 Mortgage Origination Activity at 23-Year Low
On the refinance side, only 407,956 mortgages were rolled over into new ones – the smallest amount this century. Continue Reading Q1 Mortgage Origination Activity at 23-Year Low
Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Decline
There was less interest from borrowers for purchase loans and refinancing. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Decline
GOP Governors Call on Biden to Rescind LLPA Changes
“Only the Biden administration would think it can solve a supply issue by subsidizing demand and bad credit,” said Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. Continue Reading GOP Governors Call on Biden to Rescind LLPA Changes
