Mortgage rates tick up ahead of FOMC meeting

Mortgage rates tick up ahead of FOMC meeting

Mortgage rates stabilized in the past week but remain close to the narrow range observed since the start of this month. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of Jan. 25, an... Read more »
Mortgage rates tick up ahead of FOMC meeting

FAR’s CMO on reverse mortgage industry headwinds, the role of market research

Finance of America Companies (FOA) Chief Marketing Officer Chris Moschner found himself working for the lender in the wake of its acquisition of American Advisors Group (AAG), and Moschner previously told RMD... Read more »
Mortgage rates tick up ahead of FOMC meeting

A&D Mortgage expands operations in Arkansas and Mississippi

Nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) wholesale lender A&D Mortgage has obtained licenses to originate loans in Arkansas and Mississippi, the company announced on Thursday.  “This expansion is not only about growing our business; it’s... Read more »
When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down to 3%?

When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down to 3%?

If you are a prospective homebuyer or homeowner looking to refinance your mortgage, you might be wondering when will mortgage rates go down to 3% in the US. The answer is not... Read more »
Mortgage rates tick up ahead of FOMC meeting

December mortgage delinquencies rise due to calendar effect: ICE

Delinquencies rose in December but the rise is mostly due to the calendar: December ended on a Sunday, so payments made on the last day of the month were credited to January.... Read more »
NAF in talks to acquire Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp.: sources 

NAF in talks to acquire Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp.: sources 

Top-35 mortgage lender New American Funding (NAF) is in negotiations to acquire Chicago-based retail shop Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp. (DKMC), multiple sources told HousingWire. The sources said negotiations are in the... Read more »
Mortgage rates tick up ahead of FOMC meeting

The top 10 reverse mortgage lenders of 2023

After a year of challenge in the reverse mortgage industry, the major lenders in the industry look a bit different for calendar year 2023 when compared with recent years past. Reduced volume,... Read more »
Mortgage rates, inventory and demand rise as price cuts fall

Mortgage rates, inventory and demand rise as price cuts fall

Weekly housing inventory data Here is a look at the first week of the year: Weekly inventory change (Jan. 12-19): Inventory rose from 505,223 to 506,414 Same week last year (Jan. 13-20):... Read more »
Mortgage rates tick up ahead of FOMC meeting

Fannie Mae optimistic that mortgage rates will dip below 6% by year-end

Fannie Mae has a rosy outlook for mortgage rates. The government sponsored enterprise is projecting that rates will drop below 6% by the end of 2024, which in turn will boost refi... Read more »
Origins: FAR CMO Chris Moschner on his path into the reverse mortgage business

Origins: FAR CMO Chris Moschner on his path into the reverse mortgage business

No set path exists for any professional to enter the reverse mortgage industry. People often find themselves in the business from various other professions. It’s the case for Finance of America Companies... Read more »