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Mar 14, 2026 7:32 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Interest Rates Archives - Page 18 of 111
The average 30-year-fixed mortgage rate has increased by five basis points to 3.14% for the week ending Oct. 28, according to Freddie Mac's latest PMMS survey.
Mar 14, 2026 7:32 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Current Mortgage Rates and News from HousingWire
The article provides updates on current mortgage interest rates based on data from Freddie Mac's PMMS, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Optimal Blue. It also offers historical rates data, news on mortgage rates, and trends in the housing market. The lead analyst Logan Mohtashami is mentioned for his accurate forecasting of mortgage rates and the housing market. Mortgage rates remained s... more
Mar 14, 2026 4:34 AM
— Online Security
Interest Rates Archives - Page 20 of 111
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Mar 14, 2026 4:33 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Interest Rates Archives - Page 21 of 111
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has revised its mortgage rates forecast to be nearly a percentage point higher, reaching 5% by 2024. This increase is seen as a sign of a larger economic recovery.
Mar 13, 2026 3:32 PM
— Housing Market
Interest Rates Archives - Page 19 of 111
Columnist Logan Mohtashami believes that favorable demographics will continue to support the housing market, but warns of the risks of home prices rising too quickly and interest rates increasing significantly.
Mar 13, 2026 12:32 AM
— Housing Market
The senior housing bottleneck is a mortgage market issue hiding in plain sight
The housing market is experiencing a slowdown in inventory release from older homeowners due to various factors such as rate lock-ins and complex life transitions. Reverse mortgage programs can provide liquidity relief for seniors and their families if integrated early in the transition planning process. The housing industry needs to improve collaboration between mortgage professionals and senior-... more
Mar 12, 2026 10:32 AM
— Housing Market
Senate passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting housing supply and addressing affordability challenges. Consumer advocates and trade groups are pushing for revisions to certain provisions included in the bill. It now heads to the House for consideration before being signed into law.
Mar 12, 2026 6:32 AM
— Housing Market
Housing market is poised for growth in 2026 if Iran conflict doesn’t raise rates
Existing home sales, purchase applications, and pending sales are positive in 2026, supported by higher inventory and mortgage rates near 6%. However, there are concerns about a potential rate spike if oil and tariffs lead to inflation and push the 10-year yield above 4.30%. Housing demand is strong, with Midwest markets leading the surge, but inventory is tightening nationwide.
Mar 12, 2026 4:33 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage applications increase 3.2% amid market volatility
Mortgage applications increased by 3.2% in the week ending March 6, 2026, with purchases rising by 7.8% and refinances up by 0.5%. The 30-year conforming rate also increased to 6.19%. Refinances made up 57.8% of total activity.
Mar 11, 2026 6:32 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Interest Rates Archives - Page 8 of 111
HW Media CEO Clayton Collins interviews Sarah Wheeler, editor-in-chief of HousingWire, to discuss impactful topics and trends in the mortgage industry in 2023, including volatility in mortgage rates, commission lawsuits, and industry innovation.
Mar 11, 2026 7:31 AM
— Online Mortgage Security
Radian shuts down mortgage conduit after divestiture process
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Mar 11, 2026 6:32 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates steady as oil and jobs data raise risk
30-year mortgage rates remained stable this week, with conforming averages around 6.15% and FHA near 5.97%. Rising oil prices were pushing rates higher initially, but they stabilized due to changes in oil and bond prices. Housing market professionals are concerned about headwinds affecting the anticipated spring homebuying season.
Mar 10, 2026 11:32 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rates Archives - Page 19 of 33
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is expected to reach 6.1% by the end of 2025 and decrease to 5.8% by the end of 2026.
Mar 10, 2026 4:34 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Optimal Blue data shows February rate locks up 9% from January
Optimal Blue reported a 9% increase in total mortgage rate locks from January to February, with purchase locks gaining 14% month over month. The OBMMI 30-year conforming rate fell to 5.90% which helped bring more homebuyers into the market.
Mar 9, 2026 8:32 PM
— Mortgage Lenders
TransUnion cuts VantageScore 4.0 price to 99 cents for mortgage lenders
TransUnion has reduced the price of VantageScore 4.0 to $0.99 per score for mortgage lenders and will offer it for free with the purchase of a FICO score through 2026. The move follows FHFA approval for GSE use, with adoption still facing operational and pricing grid gaps.
Mar 9, 2026 7:32 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Interest Rates Archives - Page 7 of 111
Industry experts predict that mortgage rates will remain high for an extended period of time and that production volume in the mortgage industry will not see significant improvement.
Mar 9, 2026 2:32 PM
— Housing Market
Housing Market News and Commentary
Affordability remains a major challenge in the mortgage industry and housing market. Home prices have been rising, but there are regional differences in growth. Data shows that mortgage rates near 6% are driving higher home sales and applications. There is a shift towards households trading one nearby city for another instead of dramatic nationwide migration.
Mar 9, 2026 11:55 AM
— Online Security for Mortgage Websites
How will rising oil prices impact the U.S. housing market?
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Mar 8, 2026 11:50 AM
— Online Security for Mortgage Websites
Housing demand is up and inventory is down, even with Iran conflict
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Mar 7, 2026 9:31 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Housing Market News and Commentary
Mortgage rates fell to 5.98%-5.99% with the 10-year yield moving under 4% and mortgage spreads remaining normal. There is a focus on affordability in the upcoming Spring Market. Student-loan delinquencies rose while rental vacancy is at 7.2% and homeowner vacancy is at 1.2%. There are concerns about housing affordability post-Trump's State of the Union address.
Mar 7, 2026 7:33 AM
— Cybersecurity in Mortgage Lending
Housing Market News and Commentary
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Mar 6, 2026 6:41 PM
— Mortgage Applications
Refinancing Archives - Page 98 of 100
The MBA's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey revealed a drop in mortgage applications for the second week in a row. The core composite index fell 3.9 percent and the purchase index, seen as a leading indicator for home sales, dropped 4.9 percent. Despite this, the composite index is still up 16.3 percent compared to the previous year, and the refinance share increased slightly.
Mar 6, 2026 12:38 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Negative jobs report keeps mortgage rates calm amid surging oil prices
February payrolls fell by 92,000 while unemployment remained at 4.4%. Oil prices spiked above $90 and the 10-year yield fluctuated, leading to roughly flat mortgage rates. Rental vacancy is at 7.2% and homeowner vacancy is at 1.2%, supporting steady mortgage rates.
Mar 6, 2026 11:22 AM
— Non-Qualified Mortgages (Non-QMs)
Angel Oak targets HELOCs to broaden non-QM lending
Tom Hutchens, president of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions, predicts that the demand for non-QM mortgages will remain strong even if mortgage rates fall in 2026. The non-QM market is expected to reach around $150 billion in 2026, up from $80-90 billion in the previous year. Angel Oak has expanded its offerings with adjustable-rate mortgage products and is aiming to deliver a broader set of nonagency ... more
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