Mortgage Industry News
Report: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case
“This should be the end of this case,” said Abbe Lowell, James’ attorney. Continue Reading Report: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case
Mortgage Rates Drop for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.19% as of Dec. 4. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop for Second Straight Week
PennyMac Correspondent Group to Launch Non-QM Products
Pennymac intends to retain servicing on all non-QM products. Continue Reading PennyMac Correspondent Group to Launch Non-QM Products
Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
A total of 689,217 refinance loans were issued in the second quarter, up 16.4% from the prior quarter. Continue Reading Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.69%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
Rocket Mortgage Unveils 1% Down Payment Program
The company added that the program eliminates the need for the mortgage insurance fee. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Unveils 1% Down Payment Program
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 4.1%
“This was the third straight month of year-over-year growth in applications,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 4.1%
Freddie Mac: Another Mortgage Rate Uptick
“Homebuyers are getting used to current rates and continue to pursue homeownership,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Freddie Mac: Another Mortgage Rate Uptick
MBA: Net Loss Tumult Eased for Independent Mortgage Banks in Q1
Q1 was an improvement from the reported loss of $2,812 per loan in Q4 2022. Continue Reading MBA: Net Loss Tumult Eased for Independent Mortgage Banks in Q1
Guest Opinion: The Realtors’ View of the Current Mortgage Market
The 2023 NAR president offers his association’s view on how Congress can upgrade today’s mortgage policy environment. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The Realtors’ View of the Current Mortgage Market
Fewer Mortgage Applications Amid Rising Rates
The Refinance Index took an 8% tumble from the previous week and was 43% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Fewer Mortgage Applications Amid Rising Rates
Equifax Debuts Employment Verification Tool for Mortgage Originators
“It’s critical for lenders to have access to timely verification data at each stage of the mortgage process,” said Equifax’s Ashley Wood, Continue Reading Equifax Debuts Employment Verification Tool for Mortgage Originators
MBA: Number of Loans in Forbearance Continue to Decline
The trade group’s latest Loan Monitoring Survey estimated 255,000 homeowners are currently in forbearance plans. Continue Reading MBA: Number of Loans in Forbearance Continue to Decline
Q1 Household Debt Tops the $17 Trillion Level
Mortgage originations (including refinances), dropped in the first quarter to $324 billion, the lowest level seen since 2014. Continue Reading Q1 Household Debt Tops the $17 Trillion Level
Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
“This week’s decrease continues a recent sideways trend in mortgage rates,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
