Jumbo lending rules loosened for some Wells Fargo customers
Any existing customers at the bank can now apply for non-conforming refinancing. However, those lacking a prior relationship with Wells Fargo will face a harder time
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 13
@properties and Guaranteed Rate launch new mortgage company
The new mortgage lender, called Proper Rate, will begin originating mortgages to homebuyers and owners in 15 states
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 13
Mortgages in forbearance drop for third consecutive week
During the week ending June 28, the total number of mortgage loans in forbearance dropped to 8.39 percent of servicers' portfolio volume from 8.47% the week prior
Mortgage applications rise 2.2%
Refinance rates increased by 0.4% week over week and by a whopping 111% year over year, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association released Wednesday
Quicken Loans files for IPO as Rocket Companies
The Detroit-based lender announced the Rocket brand in 2015 and now plans to use the symbol RKT on the New York Stock Exchange
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 7
Mortgage rates hit all-time low heading into July 4th weekend
The average 30-year mortgage hit a new all-time low of 3.07% this week, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2
What agents need to know about mortgages during (and after) COVID-19
As experts and advisers, real estate agents have always played an important role for homebuyers. But it’s clear that during the coronavirus era, they have even more responsibility to educate clients on what's happening in today's market
by Salomon Chong Jun 30
Share of mortgages in forbearance dips for second straight week
A new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that about 4.2 million homeowners were in forbearance programs as of June 21
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 29
Caliber Home Loans settlement gives $17M in loan forgiveness to New Yorkers
The settlement applies to borrowers who were enrolled in interest-only loan modifications by Caliber, as well as customers who are dealing with the economic fallout of COVID-19
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 24
CFPB to adopt price-based approach for qualified mortgage standards
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed on Monday a shift from DTI ratios to a price-based approach to improve qualified mortgage access
by Marian McPherson Jun 23
Millennials are confused about real estate
Although millennials will likely make up the largest percentage of homebuyers this year, the generation appears to be woefully under-informed about the real estate industry, according to a recent survey by flat-fee brokerage Homie
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
Total mortgages in forbearance decreases for first time since March
During the week ending on June 14, mortgage loans in forbearance decreased to 8.48%, down from 8.55% the previous week, according to the MBA
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 22
EasyKnock raises $20M as instability fuels demand for equity
The startup is wagering that as widespread pandemic-induced unemployment continues to grow, homeowners will consider tapping into home equity
Mortgage loans in forbearance tick up to 8.55 percent
The share of mortgage loans in forbearance modestly rose to 8.55 percent of servicers' portfolio volume during the week ending on June 7, up from 8.53 percent the previous week
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 15
Fed moves likely to keep mortgage rates near historic lows for years
The US Federal Reserve also intends to continue purchasing mortgage-backed securities, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday
by Patrick Kearns Jun 10
4.3M homeowners are in mortgage forbearance: MBA
Despite a 0.07 week-over-week increase in forbearance requests, the Mortgage Bankers Association said homeowners' financial situations are turning around
by Marian McPherson Jun 9