Mortgage Application News Monitoring

Workers against use of benefits as income in mortgage applications

Respondents were particularly unaware that disability living allowance (83%), maternity allowance (87%), and universal credit (84%) could be considered income in this context. According to Boon Brokers, the absence of a specific Financial Conduct Authority …

Weekly Mortgage Applications Fall as Rates Hit Highest Since February

US mortgage applications fall as rates hit three-month high

The MBA's Market Composite Index showed that mortgage applications fell 5.1% in the week ended 16 May, following a 1.1% increase the previous month. This was the first decline in three weeks. Applications for refinancing fell 5% from the previous week, …

Mortgage Applications Pull Back This Week

Inflation and deficit concerns coupled with a spike in mortgage rates resulted in home purchase applications pulling back this past week. According to the latest Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week …

Mortgage applications slow on rate spike, but purchase apps stay resilient

“Mortgage rates jumped to their highest level since February last week, with investors concerned about rising inflation and the impact of increasing deficits and debt,” said Mike Fratantoni, senior vice president and chief economist at MBA. “Higher rates …

Assessing FMBN’s Mortgage 

Banking Digitisation Efforts In a rapidly changing banking environment, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has embarked on a wide-ranging digitisation initiative aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in mortgage service …

Land Registry delays hamper house moves as some homeowners wait FIVE YEARS

Delays at His Majesty's Land Registry are now so long that they are interfering with homeowners' ability to sell or remortgage, with one mortgage broker claiming to have worked on a property purchase that has still not been registered after five …

FTSE falls as economists push back bets on rate cuts

“We should probably expect a similar decision from both Adidas and Puma because ... this is not Nike-specific, it is an industry issue. Everyone will be impacted by the tariffs,” Mr Krankowski added. Donald Trump has imposed a blanket 10pc tariff on all …

Why Fair Isaac Plunged Over 20% This Week

Shares of credit scoring giant Fair Isaac (FICO -0.22%) slumped 21.9% this week through Friday at 2:10 p.m. ET, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Fair Isaac didn't release any financials this week, but its underperformance came …

‘Trump has a list’: Charlamagne tha God says Letitia James investigation is ‘retaliation’

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Nvidia, Kingfisher, Auto Trader, Softcat - the week ahead

The coming week will be a quieter one in terms of company results, but there are still several FTSE 350 companies reporting, including Kingfisher, Pets at Home, Auto Trader, Softcat and C&C Group and Hollywood Bowl. Notable overseas earnings include  …

Ask the experts: Where's the best place in France to buy a second home?

As part of The Local's series on second-homes in France, we have taken a look at the housing market in Brittany and Normandy, the south-west, the Riviera and Provence, and the Paris region - now here are tips from experts on the best areas to buy a …

Charlamagne Calls Letitia James Fraud Probe ‘Retaliation’ – ‘Trump Has a List’

Charlamagne tha God suggested Thursday that President Donald Trump is using the Justice Department to retaliate against New York Attorney General Letitia James (D). On Thursday’s broadcast of The Breakfast Club, the host called the fraud investigation into …

10 first-time homebuyer tips: How to get that house

If you’re still renting your place, the thought of buying a home can feel pretty overwhelming. A recent TD Bank survey of first-time homebuyers found that 64% of people who have never owned a home are concerned about affordability due to high mortgage …

Mortgage rates keep rising, influenced by DC developments

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage moved 5 basis points higher from last week, but still remains under 7%, at least according to Freddie Mac. "Mortgage rates inched up this week but continue to remain lower than one year ago," said Sam Khater, …

Ticker: US to stop making cents; Mortgage rates tick up

The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out, a Treasury Department official confirmed Thursday. The move comes as the cost of making pennies has increased markedly, by upward of 20% in 2024 …

Average rate on a U.S. 30-year mortgage reaches highest...

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. climbed this week to its highest level since mid-February, a setback for home shoppers that threatens to slow sales further this spring homebuying season.  The rate increased to 6.86% from 6.81% last week, …

Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.86%, its highest level since...

Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also rose. The average rate ticked up to 6.01% from 5.92% last week. It’s down from 6.24% a year ago, Freddie Mac said. Mortgage rates are influenced by …

Buy now or wait? House hunters fret prices, rates and prospects for economy

Is the real estate market slowdown a signal to buy or to wait? Plan to stay in a home purchase eight to 10 years if you are buying in this market Mortgage headwinds remain stubbornly high with this week’s Freddie Mac rate at 6.86%. Southern California home …

Portfolio Properties and Seacoast Properties Announce Merger, Strengthening Real Estate Services on Martha’s Vineyard

Portfolio Properties has merged with Seacoast Properties, uniting two trusted Martha’s Vineyard real estate firms. MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MA, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Portfolio Properties and Seacoast Properties are pleased to …

JS Investments and Gohar Developers Launch Pakistan’s First Shariah-Compliant Green Hotel REIT

JS Investments (PSX:JSHR) KARACHI, SINDH, PAKISTAN, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JS Investments Limited (JSIL), Pakistan’s oldest private sector Asset Management and REIT Management Company licensed by the Securities and Exchange …

JS Investments and Gohar Developers Launch Pakistan’s First Shariah-Compliant Green Hotel REIT

JS Investments (PSX:JSHR) KARACHI, SINDH, PAKISTAN, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JS Investments Limited (JSIL), Pakistan’s oldest private sector Asset Management and REIT Management Company licensed by the Securities and Exchange …

JS Investments and Gohar Developers Launch Pakistan’s First Shariah-Compliant Green Hotel REIT

JS Hotel REIT (PSX:JSHR) KARACHI, SINDH, PAKISTAN, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JS Investments Limited (JSIL), Pakistan’s oldest private sector Asset Management and REIT Management Company licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission …

Kimberly Guynn selected as Top Entrepreneur of the Year by IAOTP

Kimberly Guynn will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) at their annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kimberly Guynn, Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, and …

Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California’s Carol Ann Walls-Sandell Receives Prestigious Award from ...

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Carol Ann Walls-Sandell, Broker Associate of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California, received the Global Referral Award from Leading Real Estate Companies of …

New Insights Released on Evolving Role of Real Estate Agents in the Age of Algorithms

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a rapidly evolving marketplace where algorithms rule search engines and AI chatbots dominate first impressions, the question real estate professionals must ask themselves is …

Preventive Pest Control’s K9 Teams Lead the Charge in Bed Bug Detection Across Las Vegas

Preventive Pest Control uses certified K9 teams in Las Vegas for fast, accurate bed bug detection, revolutionizing pest control across homes and businesses. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the growing …

John Gallagher Named ASHI New England President as Massachusetts Home Inspection Law Takes Effect

American Society of Home Inspectors – New England Chapter (ASHI NE) has appointed John Gallagher as its new President for the 2025–2027 term STOUGHTON,, MA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the highly anticipated …

Veteran-Owned Old GOAT Home Inspections Expands Team to Meet Growing Demand in Washington State

KITSAP, WA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Old GOAT Home Inspections, a veteran-owned home inspection company serving Washington's Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson, and Pierce counties, announces the expansion of its team with the addition …

Magnolia Texas Real Estate Agents share Insights on what to expect in a Mediterranean-Inspired Home in Magnolia, TX

Magnolia Texas Real Estate - Features to look for in a Mediterranean-inspired Home when househunting in Magnolia, TX MAGNOLIA, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the warm Texas climate and properties designed for families to …

The Valley Life Real Estate Group: Unprecedented Opportunities for First-Time Home Buyers in the Fraser Valley

LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Valley Life Highlights Excellent Opportunities for First-Time Home Buyers The Valley Life, a Top 1% real estate team with the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, is sharing …

KINGA KORPACZ SELECTED AS TOP REAL ESTATE BROKER & OWNER OF THE DECADE BY IAOTP

Kinga Korpacz will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) annual red carpet awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kinga Korpacz was recently selected as Top Real Estate …

Harris County Property on the Rise

O'Connor discusses the rise in property values in Harris County for 2025. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Property values in Harris County, like most of Texas, have been climbing ever-upward for the past decade …

Express Restoration Now Offers Professional Equipment Rentals in Edmond, OK

Express Restoration Launches Equipment Rental Services in Edmond, OK EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Express Restoration is proud to announce the launch of its professional equipment rental services, now available to …

U.S. Products Now Delivers Full Line of Jon-Don Prospector Extractors To North America Jon-Don Customers and Dealers

Jon-Don Floor Care Prospector Extractors, Wands and Tools Manufacturer Will Sell Products Direct in Response to Jon-Don’s Closing of Its Operations VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Products, the leader in …

Cypress Door & Glass Provides Custom Glass Solutions for Local Customers

MALVERN, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cypress Door & Glass, a trusted name in the glass and door industry, continues to make an impact by offering high-quality custom glass solutions tailored to the needs of local businesses …

Contract Furniture Global Market Report 2025: A Comprehensive Guide To Market Trends And Drivers

The Business Research Company’s Contract Furniture Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Has The Contract Furniture Market Grown In …

Memorial Day Weekend Homebuyer Incentives Announced by Craft Homes and OKC Metro Group

Act now while the best selections are still available — incentives up to $7K on new Craft Homes in Buck Crossing and Cumberland Trails. GUTHRIE, OK, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Memorial Day weekend, Oklahoma homebuyers …

D.R. Martineau Roofing Company Marks Over 30 Years of Service in Fort Myers

Celebrating three decades of quality craftsmanship, D.R. Martineau Roofing remains a trusted name in residential and commercial roofing in Fort Myers. NORTH FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- D.R. Martineau …