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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 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 September 4, 2015 The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 6.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
Thrivent Financial and Habitat for Humanity celebrate 10-year partnership with monthlong fundraising campaign
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity partnership, Thrivent Financial and Habitat for Humanity today kicked off a monthlong fundraising campaign. During the campaign, Thrivent will add 10 percent to all personal donations and/or Thrivent Choice Dollars® directions made on Thrivent.com to Habitat for Humanity International or any of the 250 Habitat affiliates enrolled in Thrivent Choice.
North American Commercial Real Estate Sector Improves Sustainability Performance
GRESB, the global standard for portfolio-level sustainability assessment in the real estate sector, today released its 2015 data and industry report. The data and report are based on an assessment of 707 property companies and private equity real estate funds, representing 61,000 assets and USD 2.3 trillion in asset value.
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases in August
Mortgage credit availability increased in August 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.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 11.3 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 28, 2015. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 11.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
Pending Home Sales Inch Forward in July
Pending home sales were mostly unchanged in July, but rose modestly for the sixth time in seven months, according to the National Association of Realtors. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, marginally increased 0.5 percent to 110.9 in July from an upwardly revised 110.4 in June and is now 7.4 percent above July 2014 (103.3).
Mortgage Loan Application Defect Incidence Rises 4.9 Percent In July
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, today released the First American Loan Application Defect Index for July 2015, which estimates the frequency of defects in the information submitted in mortgage loan applications.
Global Market Volatility Pushes Mortgage Rates Lower
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of itsPrimary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average fixed mortgage rates falling to their lowest levels since May of this year amid substantial and ongoing global volatility out of China.
MBA Releases 2015 Mid-Year Commercial/Multifamily Servicer Rankings
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its mid-year ranking of commercial and multifamily mortgage servicers' volumes as of June 30, 2015. At the top of the list of firms is Wells Fargo Bank N.A. with $484.2 billion in U.S. master and primary servicing, followed by PNC Real Estate/Midland Loan Services with $465.8 billion, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC with $230.4 billion, KeyBank N.A. with $189.9 billion, and GEMSA Loan Services, L.P. with $98.9 billion
Existing-Home Sales Maintain Solid Growth in July
Existing-home sales steadily increased for the third consecutive month in July, while stubbornly low inventory levels and rising prices are likely to blame for sales to first-time buyers falling to their lowest share since January, according to the National Association of Realtors
Refinance Applications Drive Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 3.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 14, 2015
HUD AND CENSUS BUREAU REPORT NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IN JULY
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential construction statistics for July 2015
Single-Family Gains Push Housing Starts to Highest Level Since 2007
Led by a strong jump in single-family production, nationwide housing starts inched up 0.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.206 million units in July, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department. This is the highest level since October 2007.
Q2 2015 Loan Origination Report
RealtyTrac® (www.realtytrac.com), the nation’s leading source for comprehensive housing data, today released its Q2 2015 U.S. Residential Loan Origination Report, which shows that 1,950,267 loans were originated on single family homes and condos in the second quarter, up 22 percent from the previous quarter and up 23 percent from a year ago to the highest level since the third quarter of 2013.
Applications for New Home Purchases Decreased in July
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for July 2015 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased by 4 percent relative to the previous month. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns
Mortgage Applications Flat in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 0.1 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 7, 2015
Home Prices Rise in Nearly All Metro Areas in Second Quarter
A promising climb in home sales throughout the country amidst insufficient supply caused home prices to steadily rise in most metro areas during the second quarter, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors
Housing Markets Continue to Show Gradual Improvement
Markets in 75 of the approximately 360 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the second quarter of 2015, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI) released today. This represents a year-over-year net gain of 13 markets.
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases in July
Mortgage credit availability increased in July 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
Refinance, Purchase Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 4.7 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 31, 2015