With inflation and mortgage rates rising to challenge the industry, MReport speaks to a cross-section of mortgage industry executives about why now is the time to rise to the occasion with innovation and efficiency.
Read More »Mortgage Credit Availability Slides to Nine-Year Low
The MBA reports that credit standards are becoming more restrictive, as its Mortgage Credit Availability Index drops to its lowest level since March of 2013.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Edge Back Above 7%
After slight relief in mortgage rates last week, the Fed’s sixth rate hike of the year finds the housing market adjusting to rapidly tightening monetary policies, as rates returned north of the 7% mark.
Read More »Refi Activity Drops to 22-Year Low
As mortgage rates remain in the 7% range, app volume fell slightly this week, with the refinance share of volume hitting a low last seen in August of 2000.
Read More »Homebuyers Anticipate Housing Prices to Crash
As the housing market continues to rebalance, a new Zillow survey of agents reveals the top misconceptions among aspiring homebuyers and sellers.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Retreat Slightly Under the 7% Mark
Diminished demand in the housing market has been further dampened by erratic mortgage rates, which dipped slightly this week, as affordability issues continue to put buying significantly out of reach for many.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Fall for Sixth Consecutive Week
Mortgage rates exceeding the 7% mark have driven overall mortgage app volume down, with refi apps continuing to run more than 80% below last year’s pace.
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