Tag Archives: Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)

U.S. Senate confirms Thompson to formally lead supervision, regulation, and oversight of the GSEs and the Federal Home Loan Bank System.

A rise in mortgage rates over the 5% mark, and an increase in prices has impacted April buyer activity, as buyers wait for the market to show signs of stability.

After weeks of rising mortgage rates, continued economic unpredictability has driven rates down slightly this week, as homebuilder sentiment hit its lowest level in 24 months.

With interest by prospective buyers waning, mortgage application volume fell 11% week-over-week, as economic volatility has forced some households to delay their home search.

Diverse workplaces have been proven to be happier and more productive environments, but Victoria Garcia DeLuca of Guild Mortgage explains how building a diverse workplace doesn’t end at the hiring process.

Slowdown in refi business has reduced lenders’ availability of government streamline refi programs, which have grown to be less an option for many borrowers.

Overall mortgage app volume rose for a second straight week, with continued interest in ARMs amid an environment of rising rates.

According to the new MBA Purchase Applications Payment Index (PAPI), homebuyer affordability declined in March, with the national median payment applied for by applicants rising 5% to $1,736 ...

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.