Mortgage applications decreased 3.1 percent from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 4, 2023.
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CONVERGENCE Win in Columbus, Ohio
Last week the Columbus, Ohio City Council approved a $350,000 investment into the Maude Hill Growing Homeownership Fund, something long supported by CONVERGENCE Columbus.
MISMO Fall Summit in D.C. Sept. 18-21
MISMO Summits allow you to network and collaborate with your industry colleagues while learning the latest updates on mortgage industry standards. Your participation helps make the digital future possible.
Residential Certified Mortgage Servicer (RCMS) Designation
Designed to carry you through the process of onboarding through career advancement and setting yourself apart, the Residential Certified Mortgage Servicer (RCMS) Certificate and Designation program is a comprehensive program …
MBA Weekly Survey Aug. 9: Mortgage Applications Decrease
Mortgage applications decreased 3.1 percent from one week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 4, 2023.
CONVERGENCE Win in Columbus, Ohio
Last week the Columbus, Ohio City Council approved a $350,000 investment into the Maude Hill Growing Homeownership Fund, something long supported by CONVERGENCE Columbus.
Industry Briefs Aug. 9, 2023
Industry briefs from Incenter Insurance Solutions, Simple Nexus, Silverwork Solutions and LenderLogix.
Freedom Mortgage Announces Maroon 5 Concert Oct. 16
Freedom Mortgage Corp., a private company founded outside of Philadelphia in Mount Laurel, N.J., announced a concert and networking event featuring Maroon 5 on Monday, Oct. 16 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus in Philadelphia.
Most Americans Prefer Big Houses, Even if Farther From Amenities
Most Americans–57%–said they would prefer to live in a community where houses are larger and farther apart, even if schools, stores and restaurants are farther away, per the Pew Research Center, Philadelphia.
Fannie Mae: Only 18% of Consumers Believe It’s a Good Time to Buy
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased slightly in July, but 82% of consumers believe it’s “a bad time” to buy a home, a survey high and up from 78% in June.