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Originations See Largest YOY Decline In Two Decades

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Mortgage originations saw their largest annual decline in 21 years, further evidence that the housing boom is coming to an end. Originations fell 47% YOY in Q3, according to ATTOM Data’s Q3 2022 U.S. Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report. Quarter-over-quarter they were down 19%, the sixth consecutive drop. Lenders issued a total of $636.5 billion worth of mortgages in Q3. By dollar count, that’s down 22% from Q2 and 46% YOY. It’s the largest dip in loan dollar volume since at least 2001. HELOC lending increased for the fifth time in six quarters, but the boost was overwhelmed by the slump in purchase and refinance origination. “There are no surprises in this quarter’s loan origination numbers, as the unprecedented jump…

Movement And Homepoint Both Launch New HELOCs

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Both Movement Mortgage and Homepoint introduced new, speed-focused home equity products as homeowners continue to seek out ways to access cash without compromising their mortgage rates. Homepoint, a wholesale lender, launched a new, 100% digital HELOC in 38 states and Washington, D.C., available through its mortgage broker partners. The company said it will expand to more states within months. Its HELOC requires “minimal uploading of income and asset documents” and, in some cases, may provide same-day approval and funding within five business days. It lets borrowers access $20k to $400k of their home’s equity as a line of credit with either a 5-, 10-, 15-, or 30- year term and 2- to 5-year draw terms. They maintain at least 15%…