Mortgage Industry News
Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
In August, total US consumer debt totaled $17.91 trillion, up 2.1% year-over-year. Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 18.5% from 16.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Mortgage Rates Decline Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77% as of June 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Again
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,235, up from $2,206 in April and up from $2,226 in May 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
FHFA Orders Review for Using Cryptocurrencies in Mortgage Market
No deadline was set, but Pulte asked that the directive “should be implemented as soon as reasonably practical.” Continue Reading FHFA Orders Review for Using Cryptocurrencies in Mortgage Market
Zillow: Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8.4% if US Debt Default Occurs
Mortgage payments on a typical home could be 22% higher by September. Continue Reading Zillow: Mortgage Rates Could Hit 8.4% if US Debt Default Occurs
Mr. Cooper Group Acquires Home Point Capital for $324 Million
The transaction comes one month after Homepoint agreed to sell certain assets of its wholesale originations channel to The Loan Store Inc. Continue Reading Mr. Cooper Group Acquires Home Point Capital for $324 Million
Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
“Mortgage applications responded positively to a drop in rates last week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
“Government credit supply decreased for the third consecutive month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
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
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