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Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity

Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity

by Phil Hall | Aug 13, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage application activity took a substantial increase for the week ending Aug. 8 thanks to an uptick in refinance inquiries, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application...
John Hedlund to Become MBA’s Next Vice Chairman

John Hedlund to Become MBA’s Next Vice Chairman

by Phil Hall | Aug 13, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced the nomination of John Hedlund as its vice chairman for the 2026 membership year. Hedlund is vice chairman of ICE Mortgage Technology and has been active within the MBA as a member of its board of directors, as board...
Mortgage Application Activity Up 3.1%

Mortgage Application Activity Up 3.1%

by Phil Hall | Aug 6, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A growing number of borrowers were filling out mortgage applications during the week ending Aug. 1, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 3.1% on a...
FHFA Allows Fannie and Freddie to Invest Further in LIHTC Properties

FHFA Allows Fannie and Freddie to Invest Further in LIHTC Properties

by Phil Hall | Aug 5, 2025 | News/Current Events, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) are now able to invest in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties from $1 billion to $2 billion each, a total of $4 billion per year. “Today’s...
Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads

Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads

by Phil Hall | Aug 4, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, which targets the use of “trigger leads,” passed the US Senate by unanimous consent on Saturday and is now awaiting President Trump to sign it into law. The legislation, HR 2808, passed through the House of Representatives on...
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