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.
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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.
Tavant agentic AI portal connects lenders, real estate agents, borrowers
Tavant leaders sat down with HousingWire to detail benefits for mortgage professionals, real estate profesionals, borrowers and all housing stakeholders.
Trade groups push for lower MSR capital charges, tailored mortgage risk weights
Eight trade groups representing lenders are urging federal regulators to revise bank capital rules by adopting a more tailored risk weight for mortgages held on balance sheets and by significantly cutting the capital charge applied to mortgage servicing rights.
Fed vice chair pushes Basel regulatory shift to spur bank mortgage lending
Michelle Bowman used a major industry forum to argue that Basel capital rules have helped to drive mortgage lending and servicing away from banks — and that it’s time to reconsider that approach.
Single-file credit proposal reignites debate over savings vs risks
A proposal to replace the longstanding tri-merge credit report with a single-file model has reignited debate over borrower costs and systemic risk, placing trade associations on opposing sides.