Refinancing at the Forefront of Mortgage Origination as Rates Come Down
While mortgage originations remain constrained due to affordability concerns, refinancing is driving increased activity as mortgage rates have come down ...
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Foreclosure Activity Remains High Annually as Affordability Challenges Persist
Even though 2026 is looking brighter, affordability—not just in homebuying but in homeownership—continues to face challenges as the market works ...
Report: Rate Decline in January Opened Refinance Opportunity for Nearly 5 Million Homeowners
Early January declines in mortgage rates unlocked refinance opportunities for nearly five million borrowers and helped push affordability to a ...
Mixed Mortgage Message: Prepayments Tick Up on Refi Rush While FHA Foreclosure Activity Surges
Lower mortgage rates at the end of 2025 prompted a refinance rush among current homeowners, helping boost prepayment rates to ...
Mortgage Applications Beat Winter Slump, Soar 28%
Beating the expectations of a typical quiet winter season for the housing market, mortgage applications shot up by a whopping ...
Mortgage Rates Improve Again, Pointing to More Affordable 2026
Mortgage rates improved for the second straight week according to new Freddie Mac data, showing a continued lean toward a ...
Mortgage Originations Up Year-Over-Year as Rates Improve
Mortgage originations remain down quarterly due to elevated mortgage rates; however, annual growth has been rising due to bettering signs, ...
Mortgage Rates Will Stay North of 6% as Originations to Top $2.2T in 2026: MBA
Housing professionals should expect modest growth in mortgage and home-buying activity and tempered optimism for 2026, according to projections released ...
Report: Lower Rates Could Save Borrowers Up to $2,500 Annually
Mortgage rates are falling, which could be a step closer to affordable homeownership for many buyers, especially those in high-cost ...
Report: Youth-Dominated Markets Stand to Benefit More From Mortgage Rate Cuts
Following recent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, mortgage rates are trending downwards, with about 81% of existing mortgages carrying a ...
How to Host a Successful Open House in Winter
The winter months create some unique challenges for holding an open house, and preparation for these cold or snowy days is important for success. Read more.
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