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Applications for New Home Purchases Decreased in May
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for May 2015 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased by 9 percent relative to the previous month. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns.
MBA Announces Nomination of Colonial Savings’ J. David Motley to be 2016 Vice Chair
Today, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced the nomination of J. David Motley, president of Colonial Savings, F.A. based in Fort Worth, Texas, and its divisions, Colonial National Mortgage, CU Members Mortgage, and Community Bankers Mortgage, to be its Vice Chair for the 2016 membership year. He will be elected by MBA members at the Association's 102nd Annual Convention, which will be held this October in San Diego, California.
Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 14.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 16, 2015
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases in May
Mortgage credit availability increased in 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 Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 7.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 29, 2015. This week's results include an adjustment to account for the Memorial Day holiday.
Independent Mortgage Banks’ Profits Up in 1st Quarter 2015
Independent mortgage banks and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a net gain of $1,447 on each loan they originated in the first quarter of 2015, up from a reported gain of $744 per loan in the fourth quarter of 2014, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported today in its Quarterly Mortgage Bankers Performance Report
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 7.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 29, 2015. This week's results include an adjustment to account for the Memorial Day holiday
MBA, NAHREP Forge Partnership to Train and Recruit Hispanic Mortgage Bankers
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) announced today a new partnership between the organizations to work together to advance NAHREP's goal of advancing sustainable Hispanic homeownership and MBA's goal of offering training and education to prospective and current mortgage professionals.
Commercial/Multifamily Delinquencies Continue to Decline in First Quarter
Delinquency rates for commercial and multifamily mortgage loans continued to decline in the first quarter of 2015, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Commercial/Multifamily Delinquency Report
MISMO Announces Inaugural Recipients of Certified MISMO Standards Professional Designation
MISMO is proud to announce the first group of individuals to ever receive the Certified MISMO Standards Professionals (CMSP®) designation. These individuals have completed a rigorous process to achieve distinction as experts in the field of standards within the mortgage industry
MBA Opens Doors Highlights Foundation’s Success Stories in New Video
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Opens Doors Foundation today released a new video featuring two of the Foundation's success stories as well as a brand-new, original song, Call It Home. Since 2012, the MBA Opens Doors Foundation has helped more than two hundred families with a child undergoing a critical illness or injury make their mortgage or rental payments.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 1.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 22, 2015.
Stevens’ Statement on the Financial Regulatory Improvement Act of 2015
"I applaud Chairman Shelby and members of the Senate Banking Committee for moving this bill forward, one that goes a long way toward removing many of the barriers and regulatory burdens MBA has identified as impacting the ability of qualified consumers to obtain a mortgage.
Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications decreased 1.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 15, 2015.
MBA Announces New Suite of Member Benefits
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced today new partnerships with Fannie Mae, Capital Markets Cooperative (CMC), and The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) that will provide new benefits to MBA member companies
Prepared Remarks of David H. Stevens at MBA’s National Secondary Market Conference and Expo
Good morning! We have an exciting event with the biggest crowd in a decade. It's great to be back in New York City. The energy of this town is infectious. Great to have this conference here and let that energy contribute to a great event
Applications for New Home Purchases Increased Slightly in April
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for April 2015 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased by 0.3 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 3.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 8, 2015. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 3.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 3 percent compared with the previous week
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases in April
Mortgage credit availability increased in April 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 Decrease 4.6 Percent in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 4.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 4 percent compared with the previous week. The Refinance Index decreased 8 percent from the previous week to the lowest level since January 2015. The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 1 percent from one week earlier to its highest level since June 2013.