Homebuyers are still waiting to move off the sidelines despite a recent reprieve in mortgage rates, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 29.

Two Harbors board says CrossCountry's bid is still the better option, in part because of its fully committed financing.

Among purchase-mortgage applications received last year, lenders denied 7.79% of conventional mortgage applications, 8.10% of VA loan applications and 12.70% of FHA loan applications.

Most cities iare turning into buyers' markets as sellers price their homes to sell.

Bill Pulte will remain in his housing roles while serving in the new position.

Cotality’s latest National Mortgage Application Fraud Risk Index found that an estimated one in 129 mortgage applications showed indications of fraud in the first quarter.

Rocket Mortgage has incorporated VS4 into both its direct-to-consumer and Rocket Pro sides of the business.

Redfin said that investors purchased 7.8% of all home listings in the first quarter, their lowest level since 2020.

Conventional-conforming mortgages accounted for 54.3% of originations in the first quarter of 2026.

Amy Moses, vice president for strategic growth at the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization, said a widespread shift to eNotes will occur when industry participants recognize the economic benefits and when not participating in the eNote space would make them less competitive.