Mortgage Bankers Association

7.7% of U.S. Mortgages Now in Forbearance
Credit & Capital

7.7% of U.S. Mortgages Now in Forbearance

Homeowners continue to take advantage of government and bank mortgage forbearance programs amid the coronavirus crisis.
By Matthew Heller | May 11, 2020
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Mortgage Relief Could Cripple Loan Servicers
The Economy

Mortgage Relief Could Cripple Loan Servicers

Forbearance programs would cause liquidity problems for nonbank mortgage providers, the industry says.
By Vincent Ryan | March 27, 2020
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U.S. Home Refinancing Reaches Three-Year High
The Economy

U.S. Home Refinancing Reaches Three-Year High

A sharp drop in mortgage rates is sending homeowners to their lenders to lower monthly payments.
By Lauren Muskett | August 21, 2019
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SBA Programs Hurt by Shutdown
The Economy

SBA Programs Hurt by Shutdown

The government shutdown, now in its 28th day, is creating a backlog of loan approvals.
By William Sprouse | January 21, 2019
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U.S. Home Refinancings Drop to 18-Year Low
Credit

U.S. Home Refinancings Drop to 18-Year Low

A weekly measurement of refinancing activity showed a 5% decline even though mortgage rates fell for the first time in seven weeks.
By Matthew Heller | November 23, 2018
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