OCR rate decisions and renewed interest in mortgage top-ups are influencing the lending and mortgage markets.
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Updated Jul 26
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OCR rate decisions and renewed interest in mortgage top-ups are influencing the lending and mortgage markets.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.FMA monitors bank responses to OCR changes.1 source
- Lenders are adopting eClosing technology provided by Snapdocs to improve efficiency and profitability in the mortgage market.Sub-event
- Lenders assessed financial obligations for mortgage approval on May 20, 2026.Sub-event
- LoanDepot notes that rising interest rates and high inflation are making Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) a viable capital strategy.Sub-event
- MBA survey reports increases in commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing.Sub-event
- Independent mortgage banks reported production losses in Q1 2025.Sub-event
- The Mortgage Bankers Association forecasts an increase in single-family mortgage origination volume.Sub-event
- Survey data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that new mortgage applications decreased by 1.9 percent.Sub-event
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Market signals from OCR rate decisions and renewed interest in mortgage top-ups.1 source
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Newest first; wire copies grouped- nzcity.co.nzNew data shows banks have moved quickly to lift mortgage rates, but are slow to do the same for savings rates after the recent Official Cash Rate rise
- interest.co.nz
- mba_newsroomMortgage Application Payments Increased in March | MBA
- movementWhy DSCR Loans May Be a Game Changer for First-Time Investors | Movement Mortgage | Movement Mortgage Blog
- mba_newsroomMortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey | MBA
- ZacksMortgage Rates are Relatively High: How to Approach AGNC Stock Now? AGNC Investment Inc.’s AGNC performance and prospects are significantly influenced by mortgage rates. The said rates are declining