Tagged: Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)

Mortgage Applications Hit 28-Year Low, Despite Falling Interest Rates

Lower interest rates fail to boost a sagging housing market as prospective buyers and refinancers stay on the sidelines.

Analysis and Data
Sep 06, 2023
MBA Names New Legislative Affairs VP

George Rogers has extensive experience as a consultant, policy aide

People On The Move
Sep 05, 2023
Uptick In Mortgage Applications Despite Stagnant Rates, Reports MBA

Refinances and home purchases increase while yearly comparisons remain gloomy.

Analysis and Data
Aug 29, 2023
Homeownership Affordability Sees Slight Reprieve In July Amid Broader Challenges

While short-term stability persists, Atlanta Fed's index shows a downward trend, raising concerns as housing affordability dips below 2006 levels.

Analysis and Data
Aug 24, 2023
Mortgage Applications Slide 4.2%, Reaching Historic Lows

Elevated interest rates and housing market challenges deter potential buyers; ARM applications see a rise as homebuyers weigh options.

Analysis and Data
Aug 23, 2023
Industry Bodies Raise Concerns Over Proposed AVM Regulations

MBA and CBA advocate for balanced regulations, emphasizing the importance of technological advancements in property valuations and cautioning against unrealistic expectations on lenders to address systemic biases.

Industry News
Aug 22, 2023
Mortgage Rates At Highest Level Since 2003

Freddie Mac says 30-year-fixed rate at 7.09%

Analysis and Data
Aug 17, 2023
IMBs Are Still Losing Money - Just 27% As Much

MBA reports Q2 net lost per loan of $534: an improvement from $1,972 in Q1

Analysis and Data
Aug 17, 2023
Mortgage Applications Hit Lowest Mark In Six Months

MBA weekly index says applications dipped 0.8% from one week earlier.

Analysis and Data
Aug 16, 2023
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 35.5%

While year-over-year numbers are strong, monthly growth is minimal.

Analysis and Data
Aug 15, 2023