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Mortgage applications jump almost 30% ahead of anticipated Fed rate cut

The jump in mortgage activity was driven in large part by refinancings, which surged 58% in the week ended Sept. 12. 

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MBA: Mortgage applications hit highest level since 2022

The surge comes as the rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to its lowest level since October 2024. 

MBA: 30-year mortgage rate falls to lowest level since April

Despite the decrease in borrowing costs, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index showed a decrease in mortgage applications in the week ended Aug. 29. 

VA Home Loan Reform Act becomes law

The law helps delinquent VA borrowers and allows them to pay buyer-agent commissions when house shopping. 

Mark Goodwin joins The Federal Savings Bank as regional senior vice president

Known in the industry as the “Mortgage Money Man,” Goodwin has over 35 years of experience and is ranked as one of the top mortgage lenders in the state by Scotsman Guide.

MBA: Tariff worries starting to show up in mortgage app numbers

Purchase applications slowed to their lowest level since May as economic worries dampened activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Fannie and Freddie now accept VantageScore 4.0 for mortgage underwriting

The FICO alternative is expected to greatly expand the number of eligible borrowers by allowing rent and utility payments to count toward a credit score. 

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MBA: Mortgage applications pop as rates fall to three-month low

Purchase applications hit their highest level since February 2023. 

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Mortgage applications surge 12.5% on ‘looser housing inventory’

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the post-Memorial Day increase came despite economic uncertainty and largely static interest rates. 

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MBA: Mortgage applications rise as housing inventory increases

The most recent Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey shows homebuyer activity continued despite the economic uncertainty. 

MBA: Mortgage applications fall almost 13% on interest rate surge

The average 30-year mortgage saw its contract interest rate jump to 6.90% from 6.81% the week before, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Rocket to acquire Mr. Cooper for $9.4 billion

The acquisition of the mortgage servicer comes on the heels of Rocket’s $1.75 billion deal for Redfin. 

Minority-owned small business lender Lendistry to offer home loans in Texas

Lendistry Home Loans will offer conventional purchase and refinance loans, as well as loans for non-traditional borrowers. 

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation honors top loan officers

TSAHC recognized three loan officers who helped families purchase the most homes last year: Dina Pierson, Josh Allyn and Jake West.

Builder confidence jumps in January on falling mortgage rates

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose seven points to 44, its second monthly increase in a row. 

Freddie Mac to launch down payment assistance program in Texas

Freddie Mac is set to launch DPA One, a down-payment assistance tool aimed at helping first-time homebuyers in Texas.

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