Mortgage Industry News
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.4% from 17.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
The Refinance Index increased by 9% and was also 111% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
Report: Prosecutor Warns Mortgage Fraud Case Against Sen. Schiff Lacks Viable Evidence
A news report is claiming the Trump administration’s attempt to bring a mortgage fraud indictment against one of its most vocal critics, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), has stalled due to a perceived lack of viable evidence needed to bring the case to trial. MSNBC, sourcing...
Letitia James Seeks to Dismiss Mortgage Fraud Case, Citing Legality of Trump-Picked Prosecutor
James was indicted on two felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. Continue Reading Letitia James Seeks to Dismiss Mortgage Fraud Case, Citing Legality of Trump-Picked Prosecutor
Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to the 7% Mark
Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater attributed the rising rates to “upbeat economic data and the U.S. government credit rating downgrade.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to the 7% Mark
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The refinance share of mortgage activity inched up to 28.9% of total applications from 28.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Florida Scammer Pleads Guilty to Running Phony Mortgage Audit Service
The consumers’ payments went into bank accounts controlled by Lozito, who used the money to fund his operation and to cover personal expenses. Continue Reading Florida Scammer Pleads Guilty to Running Phony Mortgage Audit Service
MBA: $480.1 Billion in Multifamily Mortgages During 2022
Last year’s total was generated by 2,242 lenders. Continue Reading MBA: $480.1 Billion in Multifamily Mortgages During 2022
CBC Mortgage Agency Adds USDA Loans to Correspondent Offerings
USDA loans offer 100% financing for low- and moderate-income borrowers in eligible rural areas. Continue Reading CBC Mortgage Agency Adds USDA Loans to Correspondent Offerings
Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
“Higher interest rates continue to dampen activity in interest rate-sensitive sectors,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to All-Time Low
CoreLogic noted that 14 states posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to All-Time Low
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
