Black Knight Inc., has released the latest iteration of its Originations Monitor Report for May 2022 which looks at declining mortgage production and rate locks despite a plateau in interest ...
Read More »Mortgage Rates Shift Slightly Upward
After falling incrementally over the past month, mortgage rates climbed yet remained below the 3% mark for the fifth consecutive week.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Shift Gears
For the first time in 10 weeks, mortgage rates have risen above the 3% mark, with forecasters projecting a gradual rise in rates to close out 2021.
Read More »Mortgage Lenders Remain Cautious on Profit Margins
A new survey finds mortgage lenders a bit more wary in their profit margin outlook, as purchase demand remains strong despite a reduction in refis.
Read More »Purchase Volume and Refis Tail Off
Even with rates bordering the 3% mark, both purchase applications and refi volume saw slight declines this week with the continued cloud of low inventory and high prices factoring into homebuyer’s decisions.
Read More »Refi-Seekers Impeded by Rising Rates
A new survey finds that mortgage apps dropped slightly over the past week, as the rise in rates are turning away would-be refis.
Read More »Of Mortgage Rates and Refis
The extended period of low mortgage rates is drawing to a close. See how the end of this trend is impacting refinance lenders and GSEs.
Read More »Going Online: How Borrowers are Connecting With Lenders
As the adoption of digital mortgage solutions improves the loan process, a new survey looked at digital trends and preferences of borrowers. What can lenders learn from these trends?
Read More »The Drivers of Greater Mortgage Risk
Mortgage risk rose across all loans, led by the FHA and GSE purchase indices, according to a report. Here are some of the factors that are driving greater risk in borrowing.
Read More »Mortgage Lending: An Innovative Space
Eric J. Schuppenhauer, President of Home Mortgage at Citizens Bank gives his insights into the cyclical nature of the industry, innovation in a higher rate environment, and why it’s important to be passionate about your work. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of MReport.
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