Mortgage industry reacts to Pulte’s absence at MBA Annual
MBA said 3,700 attendees still gathered in Chicago as FHFA director cited travel tied to housing funds
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HUD officials offer an action plan to spark FHA lending
At MBA Annual, Matt Jones and Joe Gormley touched on ways to move the needle in FHA single-family mortgage originations
HUD eyes 203(k) renovation changes to boost housing supply
Recent draw changes and a potential review of consultant requirements signal a refocus on the product
MBA forecast: Mortgage volume to dip below $2T in 2027 as 7% rates linger
Trade group projected higher-for-longer borrowing costs, wider spreads and potential Fed hikes ahead
Mortgage rates move near 6.8% as the potential for a Fed hike grows
Sentiment has shifted when it comes to rate expectations as more housing market observers are predicting at least one rate hike this year.
MBA launches forum for reverse mortgages, senior lending
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Tuesday announced the launch of a new member forum dedicated to reverse mortgages and other senior-focused mortgage products.
Land leases, ARM buydowns emerge as lending options while mortgage rates stay elevated
Mortgage lenders are getting creative to combat the housing affordability crisis fueled by rising interest rates, rolling out novel products and blending existing options to keep borrowers in the market.
MBA chief economist says mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026
MBA’s Mike Fratantoni expects 2026 inflation near 4% and no Fed cuts, keeping mortgage rates and bond yields elevated.
Mortgage trade groups urge VA to revise elements of proposed partial claim rules
MBA and CHLA asked VA to revise its partial claim and loss-mitigation proposal, pushing for a simpler waterfall and a 180-day lead time.
Mortgage rates steady near 6.15% as oil and jobs data pose risks
30-year mortgage rates hovered near 6.15% as employer payrolls fell by 92,000 in February and markets expected no Fed rate cut next week.