Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
Swalwell Sues Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Swalwell also accused Pulte of violating the Privacy Act of 1974, which forbids federal agencies from making unauthorized public disclosures of sensitive information relating to an individual. Continue Reading Swalwell Sues Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
Pulte ignored questions posed to him on X on who authorized an investigation into Cook’s mortgage papers. Continue Reading Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Pulte said “the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Last month, President Trump accused Schiff of mortgage fraud while the lawmaker was a member of the House of Representatives. Continue Reading Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
MBA: Mortgage Applications Up 3.7%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 5%. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Applications Up 3.7%
CFPB Issues Guidance to Debt Collectors on Zombie Mortgages
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said that “threatening to sue to collect on expired zombie mortgage debt is illegal.” Continue Reading CFPB Issues Guidance to Debt Collectors on Zombie Mortgages
Mortgage Delinquencies at Record Low
Every state recorded lower delinquency levels in March, ranging from 11.9% in Washington to 21.5% in Vermont. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquencies at Record Low
Redfin: One-Third of 25-Year-Olds are Homeowners
The typical mortgage rate for homebuyers under 25 using a conventional loan was 3.3% in 2020 and 3.1% in 2021. Continue Reading Redfin: One-Third of 25-Year-Olds are Homeowners
Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
“For the first time in over a month, mortgage rates moved up due to shifting market expectations,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
Report: IMBs Outpace Banks for Lending in LMI and Minority Areas
CRA was implemented in 1977 in response to decades of redlining practices by banks and thrifts. Continue Reading Report: IMBs Outpace Banks for Lending in LMI and Minority Areas
FDIC Auctions Mortgage-Backed Bonds from Failed Banks
Another auction is planned for next week, with the FDIC seeking to sell about $660 million of lower-rated bonds. Continue Reading FDIC Auctions Mortgage-Backed Bonds from Failed Banks
Guild Mortgage Adds 8 California Branches From Fairway Independent Mortgage
John Lowe, formerly senior vice president and division manager at Fairway, has been named district manager of the new district. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Adds 8 California Branches From Fairway Independent Mortgage
Foreclosure Activity Up 22% Year-Over-Year
Nationwide, one in every 1,459 housing units had a foreclosure filing in the first quarter. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up 22% Year-Over-Year
MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.8%
The refinance share of mortgage activity inched up to 27.6%. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.8%
