Mortgage Industry News
Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union serves 75,000 accountholders primarily throughout Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. Continue Reading Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
Rick Seehausen Named President of Lenders One
Seehausen replaces Justin Demola, who left Lenders One last month to join Equifax as senior vice president of mortgage and housing, Continue Reading Rick Seehausen Named President of Lenders One
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 14.9% from 13.4%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
The product supports a variety of loan programs, including VA loans, and carries a one-time 2.25% fee Continue Reading Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
NewDay USA Debuts Product That Covers Closing Costs for Veterans and Servicemembers
NewDay USA said this new product will allow veterans to “compete like cash buyers and close in as few as 15 days.” Continue Reading NewDay USA Debuts Product That Covers Closing Costs for Veterans and Servicemembers
Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program
The program is initially being offered on properties located in Arizona, with plans to expand to additional markets. Continue Reading Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program
Mortgage Rates at 22-Year High as New Home Sales Reach 17-Month Peak
There were 714,000 new single-family home sales last month, up 31.5% from July 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at 22-Year High as New Home Sales Reach 17-Month Peak
Zombie Property Levels in Slight Rise
315,425 residential properties are in the process of foreclosure in the third quarter of this year. Continue Reading Zombie Property Levels in Slight Rise
MBA: Purchase Loan Applications at 28-Year Low
The adjustable-rate mortgage share of activity increased to 7.6% of total applications, its highest level in five months. Continue Reading MBA: Purchase Loan Applications at 28-Year Low
Foreclosure Inventory Hits 15-Month Low
Among the states, Mississippi had the highest non-current percentage at 7.65% and Colorado had the lowest with 1.95%. Continue Reading Foreclosure Inventory Hits 15-Month Low
MBA: Loans in Forbearance Account for 0.39% of Servicers’ Portfolio Volume
The states with the lowest share of loans that were current were Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, New York, and West Virginia. Continue Reading MBA: Loans in Forbearance Account for 0.39% of Servicers’ Portfolio Volume
MBA: Independent Mortgage Banks Record Lower Production Losses in Q2
“There were signs of improvement in the second quarter of 2023,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading MBA: Independent Mortgage Banks Record Lower Production Losses in Q2
Survey: Nearly Half of Canadians Have Regrets Over Their Mortgages
“Having blind faith in banks could be an expensive mistake for homebuyers,” said Joe White, president and CEO of REMIC. Continue Reading Survey: Nearly Half of Canadians Have Regrets Over Their Mortgages
Mortgage Rates Top 7%, Highest Level in Over 20 Years
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.13% one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Top 7%, Highest Level in Over 20 Years
Mortgage Application Activity Takes A Dive
“The ARM share of applications rose slightly to 7%, the highest since April 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes A Dive












