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Purchase Financing Defies Overall Weekly Slump
Although overall new mortgage activity was slower this week, purchase financing was up, albeit only slightly. Adjustable-rate mortgage activity also ticked higher.

A 7 percent decrease from last week left the U.S. Mortgage Market Index from LoanSifter and Mortgage Daily for the week ended May 17 at 256. The index, which is based on average pricing inquiries per LoanSifter user, was up 9 percent from the same week in 2012.

The year-earlier data was revised to reflect a change in data providers earlier this year.
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Mortgage Market Index 256 for week ended May 17


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Refi Outlook Raised, Purchase Forecast Trimmed
The outlook for this year's refinance volume has been increased at the expense of purchase production. Expectations for government share were lifted for 2013.

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USDA Mortgages Misunderstood
Many mortgage originators are not aware that a government lending program for rural properties can also be used to finance homes in not-so-rural areas.

Mortgage Lenders Continue Easing Approval Requirements
For much of this year, mortgage lenders have been loosening their lending standards. On government-insured refinances, average credit scores have tumbled nine points over the past year.

Mortgage Business Slows as Rates Rise
Loan originators were a little less busy this week as interest rates moved higher. The hardest-hit categories were adjustable-rate mortgages and refinances. Mortgage rates look to be headed higher.

Mortgage Market Index 276 in week ended May 10

HUD Racks Up Another Maternity Settlement
In the past two years, eight mortgage firms have settled charges that they discriminated against loan applicants who were on maternity leave. A ninth action has now been announced.

Subprime ARMs, VA Loans Push Mortgage Delinquency Up
Thanks to deteriorating performance on adjustable-rate subprime loans and veteran mortgages, one-month delinquency on home loans, excluding foreclosures, was worse. The foreclosure inventory rate, however, was better -- pulling overall delinquency down.

MBS Issuance Picks Up at Ginnie
Increased guarantees of mortgage-backed securities by the Government National Mortgage Association was driven last month by stronger residential activity, as multifamily issuance was lower.

Mortgage Activity Jumps as Borrowers Rush to Refi
As mortgage rates moved lower, new mortgage activity moved higher. But a jump in bond yields could mean higher mortgage rates and slower new business.

Mortgage Market Index 304 for week ended May 3

Distressed FHA Loans Up for Bid
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is auctioning off government-insured mortgages this summer. The sales are likely to involve more than $3 billion in distressed home loans.

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