MBA Chart of the Week: Government Credit Availability & FHA Purchase Endorsement Credit Score

Lenders tightened mortgage credit in the first half of 2020, as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused the economy to suffer its sharpest single-quarter contraction in history. Mortgage credit availability, as measured by our series of indexes, has recovered slightly in recent months. However, availability is still close to its tightest levels since 2014.

MBA Chart of the Week: Government Credit Availability & FHA Purchase Endorsement Credit Score

Lenders tightened mortgage credit in the first half of 2020, as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused the economy to suffer its sharpest single-quarter contraction in history. Mortgage credit availability, as measured by our series of indexes, has recovered slightly in recent months. However, availability is still close to its tightest levels since 2014.

Mortgage Credit Availability at 4-Month High

Mortgage credit availability increased in November to its highest level since July, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning.

Mortgage Credit Availability at 4-Month High

Mortgage credit availability increased in November to its highest level since July, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning.