Industry News

Freddie Mac reports that mortgage rates have again fallen to a new all-time low. The NAR recently identified the top ten metro areas with the best conditions for millennial homebuyers.

Mortgage rates are remaining low, and purchase demand has rebounded quickly. The promise from Federal Reserve to maintain low rates through 2022 provides further impetus to the market.

Mortgage rates drop to another all-time low. Purchase applications reach highest level in over 11 years due to pent-up demand and an improvement in consumer confidence. Refinances are also up.

Chief Operations Officer Kristi Pickering made a guest appearance on Good Things Utah (ABC4 Utah), where she talked about the impact of Academy’s “Caring Is Sharing” Cookie Campaign.

What makes you tick? Sometimes it takes looking at the data to realize how similar we are, or how different.

It’s easy to think we’re all alone when the time comes to take the steps toward homeownership. But the reality is just like the famous John Donne quote: no man is an island! Don’t let ignorance of all your available resources keep you from your dreams. You have options.

Relaxation, rejuvenation, and fun, Meridian has it all. We knew that, as locals, but for the sake of recent transplants—or just to refresh your neurons if familiarity has caused a momentary lapse of memory—we thought it was good time to review what’s right outside our doors.

When it’s time to shred the trails, what’s the best spot to hit? One thing we love about Grand Junction is the accessibility of outdoor recreation areas. If it’s not Fruita, it’s the Slick Rock mecca, which is just a stone’s throw from some of Colorado’s best spots to tear up the hills.

You’re probably wondering: How did the March 15 Fed rate cut and the coronavirus outbreak affect mortgage rates and/or my mortgage application or pre-approval? Here are 3 quick Q&As with all you need to know right now. We’ll give you regular updates.

A infographic representation of how many families were able to receive mortgages for their homes.

A infographic representation of how many families were able to receive mortgages for their homes.

Finding the right mortgage lender to meet your needs may seem as easy as a quick phone call. After all, in today’s gig economy, is there really a point in going out into the real world to get something that could simply be delivered? It’s easy enough to have everything you’ve ever wanted delivered to your doorstep. Is buying a home any different?

Hello, Tax Season. We’re back, as we are every year. Though we’ve yet to pass through the gauntlet of April 14, it’s time to talk about all the ways we can pay fewer taxes next year as we assess what we currently owe on our taxes, or—if we were smart—what we’ll get back this year. Though we have a bit of time to prepare, it never hurts to start early. So why not take a peek right now at what a homeowner can expect?

The current trend in the mortgage industry is for banks and lenders to consolidate operations and service offsite. All processing may be handled in one location, all underwriting in another, etc. This can delay loan approval, put your loan at risk of getting lost in the shuffle, and be all-around frustrating.

Academy Mortgage is excited to announce that James Mac Pherson has been named the company’s Chief Executive Officer.

Academy Mortgage hit a hole in one in raising funds at our company's 10th annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Academy Foundation for the Future.

Generation Z. The youngest of the generations just entering adulthood, figuring stuff out. Some of us really get it, and know, like Whitney Houston did way back when, that they’re the future.

Great news, Loan Officers! Academy Mortgage continues to grow as a premier provider of mortgages and services centered around home loans and refinancing.

Exciting news! Academy Mortgage has been named to Forbes Magazine's inaugural 2019 list of America’s Best-in-State Employers.

Academy Mortgage offers all employees a unique opportunity two times a year—a chance to participate on a Service Expedition to Ecuador with The Academy Corps.