Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December
“The December decrease reversed gains from the prior two months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Declined in December
MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
LSU is the fourth school offering this course. Continue Reading MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% as of Oct. 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
The Refinance Index plummeted by 21% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
MISMO Releases AI Glossary for Mortgage Finance Industry
The glossary will be updated as new AI advancements emerge. Continue Reading MISMO Releases AI Glossary for Mortgage Finance Industry
JD Power: Mortgage Servicing Customer Satisfaction Down Amid Financial Stress
Among the major servicers, Rocket Mortgage ranked the highest with a score of 686 out of 1,000. Continue Reading JD Power: Mortgage Servicing Customer Satisfaction Down Amid Financial Stress
Declines Reported in New Home Sales, Mortgage Application Activity
The purchase index was at “its lowest level in over a month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Declines Reported in New Home Sales, Mortgage Application Activity
Guaranteed Rate Debuts Down Payment Assistance Product
OneDown also offers borrowers a $1,000 contribution toward lender fees. Continue Reading Guaranteed Rate Debuts Down Payment Assistance Product
Serious Delinquency Rate Crashes to 17-Year Low
However, early-stage delinquencies (30-days late) increased by 19,000 (+2.2%) from May to 1.65 million. Continue Reading Serious Delinquency Rate Crashes to 17-Year Low
Year-Over-Year Applications for New Home Purchases Up for Fifth Straight Month
“New home purchase activity continues to be a bright spot,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Year-Over-Year Applications for New Home Purchases Up for Fifth Straight Month
Freddie Mac Reports Decline in Mortgage Rates
“As inflation slows, mortgage rates decreased this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Reports Decline in Mortgage Rates
Refinancing Fuels Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
According to MBA’s estimate, 220,000 homeowners are in forbearance plans. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
New York Fed Study Finds Rising Level of Loan Application Rejections
The rejection rate for mortgages in June was 13.2%, up from 10% in February. Continue Reading New York Fed Study Finds Rising Level of Loan Application Rejections
New Senate Bill Seeks to Overturn FHFA’s LLPA Rule
“The Biden administration is making homeownership more difficult for everyday Americans,” said Sen. Braun. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Seeks to Overturn FHFA’s LLPA Rule
Mortgage Rates Rise to Just Under 7%
“Mortgage rates increased to their highest level since November 2022,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to Just Under 7%
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