MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Drops Back to 5.48%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance decreased to 5.48% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of December 6 from 5.54% the prior week. MBA estimates 2.7 million homeowners are in forbearance plans.

MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Drops Back to 5.48%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance decreased to 5.48% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of December 6 from 5.54% the prior week. MBA estimates 2.7 million homeowners are in forbearance plans.

FHFA Further Extends COVID-Related Facilities

The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Thursday announced Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would extend several loan origination flexibilities until January 31, from Dec. 31.

Refis Up, Purchases Down in MBA Weekly Survey as Rates Hit New Low

With mortgage interest rates falling yet again to record lows, homeowners took advantage to refinance; purchase buyers, not so much, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning in its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 4.