Mortgage demand is up 5.4% as interest rates ramp downMortgage applications rose 5.4%, primarily due to increased refinance activity and persistent housing demand, signaling potential optimism for lenders.
Mortgage applications nosedive 17%Mortgage applications dropped 17% due to rising rates, marking a significant shift in borrowing behavior.
MBA floats new Ginnie Mae mortgage securitization productMBA proposes Ginnie Mae EBO securitization to enhance liquidity and benefit borrowers during economic stress.
Mortgage payments increased 6.8% annually to $2,256 in AprilHomebuyer affordability declined in April according to MBA's Purchase Applications Payment Index (PAPI).
What will happen to HMBS 2.0 under Trump's regulatory freeze?HMBS 2.0 implementation may be delayed by administrative transition dynamics.
U.S. 30-year mortgage rate drops below 7%, spurring home purchasesUS mortgage rates below 7% for the first time in a month, boosting home purchase applications.30-year fixed mortgage rate drops 18 basis points to 6.84%, the biggest decline in three months.
Mortgage demand is up 5.4% as interest rates ramp downMortgage applications rose 5.4%, primarily due to increased refinance activity and persistent housing demand, signaling potential optimism for lenders.
Mortgage applications nosedive 17%Mortgage applications dropped 17% due to rising rates, marking a significant shift in borrowing behavior.
MBA floats new Ginnie Mae mortgage securitization productMBA proposes Ginnie Mae EBO securitization to enhance liquidity and benefit borrowers during economic stress.
Mortgage payments increased 6.8% annually to $2,256 in AprilHomebuyer affordability declined in April according to MBA's Purchase Applications Payment Index (PAPI).
What will happen to HMBS 2.0 under Trump's regulatory freeze?HMBS 2.0 implementation may be delayed by administrative transition dynamics.
U.S. 30-year mortgage rate drops below 7%, spurring home purchasesUS mortgage rates below 7% for the first time in a month, boosting home purchase applications.30-year fixed mortgage rate drops 18 basis points to 6.84%, the biggest decline in three months.
Broeksmit: MBA ready to work on GSEs' exit from conservatorshipRepublican leaders prioritize ending the GSE conservatorship, which has lasted since the 2008 financial crisis, aiming for reform and a structured exit plan.
Election season is in the air at MBA AnnualThe upcoming election is crucial for the balance of power in Washington, D.C., affecting housing policies significantly.
MBA promotes pair to bolster affordable housing, DEI initiativesThe MBA promotes leadership focused on affordable housing and DEI, enhancing initiatives for inclusivity and homeownership access for underserved communities.
That'll do: Average IMB posts net profit of $693 per loan in Q2 2024IMBs report a pre-tax net profit of $693 per loan in Q2 2024 after two years of losses.
Mortgage affordability improved in May: MBAMedian monthly payment for purchase mortgages decreased in May, improving homebuyer affordability. MBA forecasts lower mortgage rates and rising inventory to continue enhancing affordability.