Mortgage Industry News
Mortgage Application Activity Picks Up
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 17.0% from 17.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Picks Up
Union Home Mortgage Acquires Origination Assets of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp.
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Union Home Mortgage Acquires Origination Assets of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp.
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Tumble
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.43% as of July 2, down from last week when it averaged 6.49%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Tumble
Mike Kortas Launches evoLend as Start-Up Mortgage Servicing Company
Tammy Richards, chief strategy officer at NEXA, has been named CEO of evoLend, which will operate as an independent company. Continue Reading Mike Kortas Launches evoLend as Start-Up Mortgage Servicing Company
Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 16.9% from 17.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Invesco Mortgage Capital Promotes Kevin Collins to CEO
Collins will succeed John Anzalone, who is retiring on April 30 after a nine-year tenure as CEO. Continue Reading Invesco Mortgage Capital Promotes Kevin Collins to CEO
Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Straight Week
“Mortgage rates declined this week to a four-week low of 6.30%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Straight Week
Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 5% and was 15% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases at 14-Year High
“Government applications, which include FHA, VA, and USDA/RHS loans, accounted for more than half of applications received,” said MBA’s Joe Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases at 14-Year High
National Mortgage Bankers Promotes Yasser Valdes Herrera to President of Americasa Mortgage Platform
Herrera first joined the company in 2022 as a loan officer before being promoted to producing sales manager. Continue Reading National Mortgage Bankers Promotes Yasser Valdes Herrera to President of Americasa Mortgage Platform
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
“Credit availability increased modestly in March to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
Mortgage Rates Inch Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37% as of April 9, down from last week when it averaged 6.46%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Down
Over Half of Canadian Homeowners Prepare to Cut Spending Ahead of Mortgage Renewals
Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals are preparing to cut their budgets to manage higher payments, while prospective buyers are preparing to make a move later this year. According to a new survey from TD Bank, more than half (56%) of Canadian homeowners said...
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.3% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of April 2, up from last week when it averaged 6.38%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Fifth Straight Week
