by | Mar 27, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Politics, Premier |
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Wednesday it will no longer allow non-permanent residents or non-U.S. citizens to obtain FHA-insured mortgages. This significant policy shift aligns with the Trump administration’s tougher...
by Beth McGuire | Mar 27, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Mortgage rates ticked down a little this week as experts point to ongoing stability in rates being a plus for some buyers, while still presenting challenges to first-time buyers. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday shows...
by Beth McGuire | Mar 26, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Mortgage application activity was down a bit from last week, but remained at a noteworthy weekly and annual pace. According to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending March 21, the Market...
by Beth McGuire | Mar 20, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
Mortgage rates remained steady this week, in a holding pattern in the mid-sixes now for several weeks. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac Thursday shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.67%, up slightly from...
by Beth McGuire | Mar 19, 2025 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Premier |
While mortgage applications were down this past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) pointed to steadier mortgage rates and increased inventory as positive signs for this year’s spring housing market. According to MBA’s latest Weekly Mortgage Applications...