The Q2 2023 TransUnion Credit Industry Insights Report reveals the latest credit trends as lenders have begun to tighten underwriting. Some 50% of Gen Zers surveyed say they plan to apply for new credit or refinance existing credit within the next year.
Read More »Mortgage Credit Availability Falls to Lowest Level in a Decade
“Mortgage credit availability declined to its lowest level since 2013, as lenders pulled back on underutilized loan programs and as liquidity concerns remain for some jumbo lenders,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s VP and Deputy Chief Economist. "Declining origination volumes have led to lower profitability for many lenders, resulting in narrower loan product offerings to reduce operational costs.
Read More »Market Monitor: Locks Move South in June; Credit Availability Tightens
According to Black Knight's Originations Market Monitor report, overall rate lock volumes were down 1% month-over-month in June, with conforming loans gaining share mainly at the expense of nonconforming loan products.
Read More »Mortgage Credit Availability Experiences Modest Bump
“Mortgage credit availability was essentially unchanged in June, remaining close to the lowest level since early 2013, as the industry continues to operate at reduced capacity,” said Joel Kan, Mortgage Bankers Association VP and Deputy Chief Economist.
Read More »VantageScore Credit Score Usage Climbed to Over 19 Billion in 2022
Usage by financial institutions increased by 46% year-over-year from approximately 6 billion scores used to 8.8 billion scores. Usage by banks and thrifts increased by 13.5% and usage by credit card issuers increased by over 18%.
Read More »Is That Price Negotiable? Homebuyers Look for Better Deals
A new LendingTree survey revealed how homebuyers who negotiate a lower APR could greatly impact how much they pay over the lifetime of their mortgage, with 39% of respondents saying they negotiated the initial APR or refinance rate on their most recent home purchase, while 63% report negotiating the purchase price.
Read More »Eight Consecutive Quarters of Lending and Refinance Declines
"Lenders saw opportunities dwindle even more during the first quarter as the longest slowdown in mortgage activity in at least 20 years continued," said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM.
Read More »Mortgage Lending Slumps Again in Q4
According to a new ATTOM report, mortgage lending declined to its lowest point in nearly nine years in Q4 2022, while purchase loans decreased an estimated 26%.
Read More »Homebuyers Expand Their Options With Rent-to-Own Homes
A new Javelin study revealed that a majority of Gen Z’ers and nearly 40% of millennials would consider rent-to-own agreements as an alternative to purchasing as a result of low inventory and historically high mortgage rates.
Read More »Breaking Down Q3 2022’s Mortgage Market Opportunities Report
The latest data from Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang underscores the opportunity to revisit prospects previously turned down for credit-related reasons, giving lenders the opportunity to offer timely advice and tailored financial solutions to those with newly improved credit scores.
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