Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)

New white paper says policymakers should preserve the critical features mortgage servicers implemented throughout the pandemic.

Both purchase an refinance volume fell as mortgage rates rose again.

Bipartisan voice vote brings federal legislation of RON closer to reality.

The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increased 2.3% to $1,964 in January.

Volume decreased 13.3% in MBA weekly survey, the third decline in four weeks.

Increase attributed to seasonal patterns and lower mortgage rates.