Fed Statement Cites Ongoing Risks to Growing Economy

The Federal Open Market Committee yesterday, to no one’s surprise, left the federal funds rate unchanged at 0-0.25%. But analysts, including Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni, were more interested in what the FOMC had to say about economic conditions and rising inflation.

MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Dips to 4.49%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey showed little movement from the previous week. MBA said loans now in forbearance decreased by 1 basis point to 4.49% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of Apr 18 from 4.50% the prior week.

MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Dips to 4.49%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey showed little movement from the previous week. MBA said loans now in forbearance decreased by 1 basis point to 4.49% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of Apr 18 from 4.50% the prior week.

MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases to 4.50%

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance decreased by 16 basis points to 4.5% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of Apr. 11 from 4.66% the prior week. MBA estimates 2.3 million homeowners are in forbearance plans.

The Week Ahead—Apr. 19, 2021

Good morning! The Mortgage Bankers Association’s Spring Conference & Expo is upon us!