Mortgage Industry News
Newrez to Recognize Crypto Assets for Mortgage Qualification
This offering will be available in February across Newrez’s Smart Series suite of non-agency products. Continue Reading Newrez to Recognize Crypto Assets for Mortgage Qualification
30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% as of Oct. 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
The Refinance Index plummeted by 21% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
MISMO Releases AI Glossary for Mortgage Finance Industry
The glossary will be updated as new AI advancements emerge. Continue Reading MISMO Releases AI Glossary for Mortgage Finance Industry
Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
“Mortgage applications responded positively to a drop in rates last week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
“Government credit supply decreased for the third consecutive month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
Mortgage Servicing Software Firm Sagent Opens Office in India
The new 18,367 square-foot facility will employ more than 120 individuals. Continue Reading Mortgage Servicing Software Firm Sagent Opens Office in India
Republic First Exits the Mortgage Origination Business
The company said it would also “streamline its commercial lending business in New York City.” Continue Reading Republic First Exits the Mortgage Origination Business
New York State Considers Raising Reverse Mortgage Borrower Age
The bill would also define the role of a non-borrowing spouse in the reverse mortgage. Continue Reading New York State Considers Raising Reverse Mortgage Borrower Age
Mortgage Rates Take a Drop
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.27%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Drop
Mortgage Application Activity Drops Amid Jumbo Mortgage Jitters
“The jumbo-conforming spread continues to narrow,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops Amid Jumbo Mortgage Jitters
27 States Ask Biden and FHFA to Scrap Mortgage Fee Increases
“The policy will take money away from the people who played by the rules and did things right,” said the fiscal officers in their letter of protest. Continue Reading 27 States Ask Biden and FHFA to Scrap Mortgage Fee Increases
Go Mortgage Names Jessica Manna as Chief Marketing Officer
She most recently served as president of digital strategy and innovation for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. Continue Reading Go Mortgage Names Jessica Manna as Chief Marketing Officer
Market Snapshot: The Media and the Mortgage Fees
FHFA Director Thompson never mentioned Biden’s name in explaining the fee structure. Continue Reading Market Snapshot: The Media and the Mortgage Fees














