Mortgage Industry News
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $378,063 in November to $380,607 in December. Continue Reading December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
Mortgage Application Payment Levels Down in August
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,112, down from $2,160 in July. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payment Levels Down in August
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Sept. 25, up from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
CCM’s announcement comes months ahead of the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s official 2026 announcement. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Its Agency Conforming Loan Limits
David H. Stevens: Mortgage Fee Changes Politicized ‘Across the Conservative Media’
One of the most prominent thought leaders in the mortgage banking industry is complaining that politics is framing the narrative surrounding the changes in the Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) upfront fees for loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that will...
Report: Average Monthly Mortgage Payment is $2,317
Average mortgage payments are most expensive in Hawaii ($3,696), California ($3,399) and Massachusetts ($3,201). Continue Reading Report: Average Monthly Mortgage Payment is $2,317
MBA Chief Broeksmit: ‘Awful Lot of Misinformation’ on Mortgage Fee Changes
Broeksmit said the changes “were meant to address some anomalies in the previous pricing structure.” Continue Reading MBA Chief Broeksmit: ‘Awful Lot of Misinformation’ on Mortgage Fee Changes
The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Inches Up Again
“Rates should gently decline over the course of 2023,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater. Continue Reading The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Inches Up Again
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Remains Near Record Low
No state posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in February. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Remains Near Record Low
MBA: Mortgage Application Payments Up 1.6% to $2,093 in March
The national PAPI rose to 171.5 in March from 168.9 in February, a record high. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Payments Up 1.6% to $2,093 in March
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
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