Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
Florida’s First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending Group
First Federal anticipates retention of most NOLA Lending Group employees. Continue Reading Florida’s First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending Group
Mortgage Application Payment Levels Down in August
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,112, down from $2,160 in July. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payment Levels Down in August
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Sept. 25, up from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
CCM’s announcement comes months ahead of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s official 2026 announcement. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
U.S. Bank Debuts Product to Expand Minority Homeownership Access
U.S. Bank has committed $100 million over the next five years to the Access Home Loan program. Continue Reading U.S. Bank Debuts Product to Expand Minority Homeownership Access
MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Up Slightly
The MBA also reported a scant 0.1% rise in its Mortgage Credit Availability Index for June, to a level of 96.6. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Up Slightly
Mortgage Rates Continue to Soar
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage’s 6.81% was the highest level achieved this year. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Soar
Mortgage Application Activity Goes Into Decline
The refinance share of mortgage activity inched up to 27.4% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Goes Into Decline
KeyBank Launches New Program to Help Homebuyers with Closing Costs
Cleveland-headquartered KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) has launched KeyBank Neighbors First Credit, the third in its series of Special Purpose Credit Programs designed to help borrowers achieved homeownership. According to the company, KeyBank Neighbors First Credit is designed...
Guaranteed Rate to Take Full Ownership of Premia Relocation Mortgage
“This acquisition begins an exciting new chapter in our story,” said Nina Arnaiz, president of Premia. Continue Reading Guaranteed Rate to Take Full Ownership of Premia Relocation Mortgage
Movement Mortgage in $23.75 Million False Claims Settlement
“Lenders participating in mortgage programs backed by taxpayers must follow rules designed to protect both program integrity and homeowners,” said U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman. Continue Reading Movement Mortgage in $23.75 Million False Claims Settlement
Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
“Homebuyers have adjusted and driven new home sales to its highest level in more than a year,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Rise
“The spread between the jumbo and conforming rates widened to 16 basis point,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Continues to Rise
FHA Requires Lenders to Start Using SCIF
The SCIF will be required for loan applications dated on or after Aug. 28. Continue Reading FHA Requires Lenders to Start Using SCIF
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