Optimal Blue, Plano, Texas, found a sharp split between purchase and refinance trends as seasonal factors and falling rates reshaped origination activity.
Category: News and Trends
Chart of the Week: Commercial Mortgage Delinquency Rates, Range
This week’s chart illustrates the share of CRE loan balances that are delinquent by capital source.
To the Point With Bob: Why Preserving Competition Between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Matters
To the Point with Bob is a periodic blog by MBA President & CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB.
MISMO Publishes Updated Charge and Fee Naming Guide for Industry Use
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, announced the publication of updates to its Consumer-Facing Charge and Fee Naming Guide.
MBA Opens Applications for Associate Advisory Council
MBA is now accepting applications for open seats on the MBA Associate Advisory Council, an industry leadership group dedicated to representing the interests and elevating the contributions of Associate Members.
Fannie Mae HPSI Sees Slight Decrease in August
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index fell 0.4 point to 71.4 in August.
Redfin Finds the Homeowner Population Fell in Q2
Redfin, Seattle, in a new analysis, found that the number of U.S. homeowner households dropped by 0.1% year-over-year to an estimated 86.2 million in Q2.
LightBox: CRE Activity Index Pauses as Investors Await Fed Signal
Commercial real estate activity slipped in August, according to LightBox, Irvine, Calif. The firm’s CRE Activity Index dipped to 104.8 from July’s 111.8.
MCT: Lock Volume Trends Mixed
Mortgage Capital Trading, San Diego, released its September Lock Volume Indices report, highlighting some volatility in the market.
Transunion: Total Tappable Home Equity Remains High
Transunion, Chicago, released its Q2 Home Equity Report, finding that total tappable home equity stands at $21.5 trillion, up 5% year-over-year.