Mortgage Industry News
Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
“They’re thinking about things that we’ve all talked about in our industry,” he said. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
More than half (53%) of the active lenders made five or fewer multifamily loans over the course of the year. Continue Reading Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
“As rates continue to drop, the number of homeowners who have the opportunity to refinance is expanding,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
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
SouthState Bank Launches Fund to Help LMI Borrowers Achieve Homeownership
To finance the fund, SouthState allocated $10 million that will be drawn from over a three-year period. Continue Reading SouthState Bank Launches Fund to Help LMI Borrowers Achieve Homeownership
UK Homeowners Facing Mortgage Rates Over 5%
Unlike the U.S., mortgage borrowers in the U.K. are required to renew mortgages on a cyclical basis. Continue Reading UK Homeowners Facing Mortgage Rates Over 5%
Colonial Savings Exits the Origination Space, Focusing on Mortgage Servicing
The company’s origination business has its roots in Fort Worth Mortgage, which was founded in 1952. Continue Reading Colonial Savings Exits the Origination Space, Focusing on Mortgage Servicing
Mortgage Rates Go Up, Up and Away
The national median mortgage payment during April was $2,112, an 11.8% spike from $1,889 in April 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Up, Up and Away
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to a New Low
No state posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in March. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to a New Low
Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Economic Tumult
“We have yet to see sustained growth in purchase applications,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Economic Tumult
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Bounced Up in April
Foreclosure starts dropped by 23% to 25,000, the lowest since September 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Bounced Up in April
MBA’s Broeksmit on New Regulatory Proposals: ‘This Looks Like a Power Grab’
“It looks like a clear-cut attempt to punish an industry that some policymakers seem to personally dislike or distrust,” Broeksmit said. Continue Reading MBA’s Broeksmit on New Regulatory Proposals: ‘This Looks Like a Power Grab’
