Given the market contraction and numerous layoffs in the industry, it may be surprising to think that loan officer recruitment and retention could be a focus for some lenders and independent mortgage banks right now. […]
The conforming loan limit for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will pass the $1 million mark for the first time in 2023, reigniting a debate about the government’s role in the mortgage […]
Mortgage rates dropped last week, but it wasn’t enough to spur mortgage demand. The market composite index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, declined 0.8% for the week ending November 25 after rising 2.2% […]
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) announced a series of roadshows in partnership with Freddie Mac and Rocket Pro TPO, starting Dec. 8 in St. Louis, Missouri. The events will feature speakers focused on […]
The HousingWire award spotlight series highlights the individuals and organizations that have been recognized through our Editors’ Choice Awards. Nominations for HousingWire’s TECH100 award are now open through Friday, December 23, 2022. Click here to […]
Pending home sales continued to fall in October, recording a 4.6% month-over-month drop that resulted in an index reading of 77.1, according to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors. This is the […]
If you’re just here for the conforming loan limit news, $726,200 is the number for 2023. Does this mean no one can get a mortgage for more than $726,200? No. The conforming loan limit is […]
A recent lawsuit filed by Banc of California is claiming that mortgage lenders and servicers Sprout Mortgage (now defunct) and Planet Home Lending owe $1.5 million related to the proceeds of two notes it owned […]
Thanksgiving had its usual effect on the mortgage market during the week ended November 25, although the third week of easing interest rates helped move the volume of purchase mortgage applications higher. The Mortgage Brokers […]
Relief from the rate-driven volume reduction afflicting both the primary and secondary mortgage markets is expected to be elusive for some time to come, at least in terms of any renewed refinancing boost. That’s according […]
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