After a slight downtick last week, fixed-rate mortgages began an upward climb once again, with inflation reaching levels last seen in 2008.

After weeks of declines, mortgage application volume has trended upward, as refis slowly begin to rise with mortgage rates dipping slightly.

ICE adds Black Knight’s integrated solutions to further digitize its vital networks, enhancing its mortgage manufacturing and servicing ecosystem.

Metros such as Phoenix, Tampa and Atlanta remain relatively affordable, as more and more are migrating to these Sun Belt areas along with a rise in inflation.

CBC Mortgage Agency’s head of DEI will replace Ocwen’s Lola Oyewole as Chair of the organization, focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the mortgage industry.

Eco-friendly solar panels and energy-efficient appliances top the list of green features desired by buyers as sustainability plays a growing role in purchasing decisions.

Advances in technology in the mortgage space have increased customer expectations, and an upcoming Five Star webinar will explain how to keep ahead of the digital curve.

The seven-week streak of rates on the rise has come to an end, as mortgage rates scaled back slightly, with a decline in demand expected to soften home price growth.

Up slightly from January’s total of 19.1%, home prices in the month of February continued to accelerate, recording a 19.8% annual gain.

As mortgage rates exceed the 5% mark, mortgage application volume continues to slide downward, falling 8.3% over last week’s totals.