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Freddie Mac reports the fixed-rate mortgage has fallen to its lowest level since mid-September, as buyers begin to return to the market ahead of the spring homebuying season.

The MBA reports a continued rise in borrower demand, as mortgage application volume rose for the third consecutive week, led by gains in both purchase and refi activity.

Former Rocket Mortgage executive is promoted to the CEO role of firm specializing in enterprise quality control, audit, and risk management needs.

A new study by Reggora has found that over the last 12 months, the time to process an appraisal has dropped steadily as volume has become more manageable per appraiser.

Through this latest agreement, the Justice Department’s Combating Redlining Initiative has secured more than $75 million dollars in relief for communities that have suffered from lending discrimination.

For the second consecutive week, mortgage rates have dipped, providing a much-needed boost to the housing marketplace and sparking a rise in overall mortgage app volume.

Content marketing is no longer a fad, and Alayna Gardner of LodeStar explains why lenders and service providers need to hone their own content.

As the fixed-rate mortgage fell to a near-five-month low, prospective buyers and those seeking refis brought life into the marketplace, boosting mortgage apps 27.9% over last week’s totals.

Some of the pain the mortgage industry is experiencing is self-inflicted and can be corrected, as Louis Zitting of MonitorBase explains there is still time to pivot, salvage what’s left, and develop a path forward to experience success.

Fannie Mae’s Jake Williamson and Appraisal Institute President Craig Steinley share their perspective with MReport about how the industry is working to improve the appraisal process in 2023.