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Applications for New Home Purchases Decreased in November
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for November 2015 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased by 6 percent relative to the previous month. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 1.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 4, 2015. The previous week's results included an adjustment for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Independent Mortgage Bank Profits in 3rd Quarter 2015 Down from Previous Quarter- Up on...
Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a net gain of $1,238 on each loan they originated in the third quarter of 2015, down from a reported gain of $1,522 per loan in the second quarter of 2015, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported today in its Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance Report.
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in November
Mortgage credit availability decreased in November according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) which analyzes data from Ellie Mae's AllRegs® Market Clarity® business information tool
MBA Statement Regarding New York Times Story
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) issued the following statement this morning in response to inflammatory and unfounded allegations in a New York Times story regarding the association's advocacy surrounding housing finance reform.
Mortgage Applications Decrease Slightly in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 0.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 27, 2015. This week's results included an adjustment for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Commercial/Multifamily Delinquencies Continue Decline
Delinquency rates for commercial and multifamily mortgage loans continued to decline in the third quarter of 2015, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report
MBA’s Mortgage Action Alliance Launches New Advocacy Action Center
The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Mortgage Action Alliance (MAA) launched a new grassroots advocacy action center designed to help people better engage policymakers and stay informed about key policy and regulatory decisions regarding the real estate finance industry.
MBA Commends Agreement on Transportation Bill Without G-Fees
David H. Stevens, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), issued the following statement commending the House and Senate conferees and leadership for not increasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's guarantee fees, or g-fees, as a "pay for" in the transportation bill
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 3.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 20, 2015. The previous week's results included an adjustment for the Veteran's Day holiday.
MBA Opens Doors Announces Major Donation from Arch Capital Group, parent of Arch MI
The Mortgage Bankers Association Opens Doors Foundation (MBA Open Doors) today announced that Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Arch Capital), has made a very generous contribution. MBA Opens Doors is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to families with a critically ill or injured child by making their mortgage or rent payment. Arch Capital's generous donation has earned them recognition as an Opens Doors Foundation Guardian and is the largest single donation in Foundation history.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 6.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 13, 2015. This week's results included an adjustment for the Veterans Day holiday.
MBA Statement Regarding FHA’s Annual Report to Congress
David H. Stevens, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, issued the following statement today after the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released its annual report to Congress
Applications for New Home Purchases Decreased in October
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for October 2015 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased by 8 percent relative to the previous month. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns.
Third Quarter Commercial & Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 12 Percent Year-over-Year
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Bankers Originations, third quarter 2015 commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations were 12 percent higher than during the same period last year and three percent higher than the second quarter of 2015.
MBA Commends Passage of Neugebauer-Huizenga Amendment
David H. Stevens, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), issued the following statement commending the House for passing the Neugebauer-Huizenga amendment to H.R. 22, the DRIVE Act
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in October
Mortgage credit availability increased in October according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) which analyzes data from Ellie Mae's AllRegs® Market Clarity® business information tool
MBA Calls on House to Pass Neugebauer-Huizenga Amendment
David H. Stevens, CMB, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), issued the following statement urging the House to adopt the Neugebauer-Huizenga amendment to H.R. 22, the DRIVE Act
Mortgage Applications Slightly Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 0.8 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 30, 2015.
MBA Forecasts a 6 Percent Increase in Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Originations in 2016
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) projects originations of commercial and multifamily mortgages will rise 6 percent in 2016 to $485 billion. Mortgage bankers' originations of multifamily mortgages are forecast at $187 billion in 2016, and total multifamily mortgage originations are projected at $225 billion.