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Stevens’ Statement on Final HMDA Rule
David H. Stevens, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released the following statement regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) final Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) rule
MBA Welcomes 24 New Members
Today, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced that in September it welcomed 24 new regular members to its ranks, which currently numbers more than 2,200 member companies.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 27.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 9, 2015.
Mortgage Applications Up Sharply in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 25.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 2, 2015.
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased Slightly in September
Mortgage credit availability increased in September 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 Launches New Consumer Tools
Today, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) launched new consumer tools on MBA.org designed to assist consumers during the home buying process. These tools will help consumers navigate the financing of a home so every potential borrower feels prepared from beginning to end.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 6.7 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 25, 2015.
MBA Welcomes 14 New Members
the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced that in August it welcomed 14 new regular members to its ranks, which currently numbers more than 2,200 member companies.
Rate Decreases Drive Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 13.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 18, 2015. The previous week's results included an adjustment for the Labor Day holiday.
Multifamily Mortgage Debt Hits $1 Trillion in Second Quarter as Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Debt Continues...
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $38.5 billion in the second quarter of 2015, as three of the four major investor groups increased their holdings. That is a 1.4 percent increase over the first quarter of 2015
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 7.0 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 11, 2015. The week's results included an adjustment for the Labor Day holiday.
MBA Launches Know Before You Owe Resources for Consumers and Lenders
Today, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) launched a set of resource guidelines to educate both consumers and lenders and their business partners needing to comply with the new Know Before You Owe or TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) regulations that will go into effect on October 3, 2015.
Applications for New Home Purchases Decreased in August
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for August 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 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.
Commercial/Multifamily Delinquencies Continue Downward Trend in Second Quarter
Delinquency rates for commercial and multifamily mortgage loans continued to decline in the second quarter of 2015, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report.
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.
Stevens’ Statement Regarding FHA’s Loan Certification Requirements
David H. Stevens, President & CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, released the following statement regarding FHA's Loan Certification Requirements. "MBA appreciates FHA's efforts to provide the industry the opportunity to comment on the revised certifications. As the entry point for homeownership for so many first time homebuyers but also borrowers who often have higher risk, clarity and confidence for lenders are critical concerns.
MBA Welcomes 28 New Members
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced that in June and July it welcomed 28 new regular members to its ranks, which currently numbers more than 2,200 member companies
Increase in Government Purchase Loans Drives Overall Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 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 August 21, 2015