Prepayment activity drops to another record low as mortgage rates top 7%
Black Knight expects that the steep declines in rate lock volume and seasonality factors point to further declines in prepayment activity.
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Black Knight expects that the steep declines in rate lock volume and seasonality factors point to further declines in prepayment activity.
The national median monthly payment increased 3.7% to $2,012 in October from $1,941 in September.
The application rate for credit cards increased to 27.1% in October 2022, up from 26.5% last year.
As the share of forborne loans increased for the first time in more than two years, servicers are cautiously eyeing data trends but appear equipped to handle storm-related distress.
Despite rising inflation, potential for looming recession, the mortgage market is in a strong position.