Mortgage Industry News
Report: FHFA’s Pulte Quietly Changed GSE Portfolio Limits to Aid Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Purchase
“This is just a smoke screen for Trump and Bill Pulte to tweet about,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Continue Reading Report: FHFA’s Pulte Quietly Changed GSE Portfolio Limits to Aid Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Purchase
Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Ginnie Mae added that its financing benefited approximately 1.4 million households, out of which an estimated 43.9% were first-time homeowners. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
“Mortgage credit availability increased to its highest level in four months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
In August, total US consumer debt totaled $17.91 trillion, up 2.1% year-over-year. Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 18.5% from 16.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
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’
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
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