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Wintrust Mortgage
Putting people at the center of everything we do to promote homeownership.
About Wintrust Mortgage
Wintrust Mortgage, in business since 1981, was created for the purpose of assisting in the realization of the American dream of home ownership. Since that time, Wintrust Mortgage has weathered the ever-changing real estate market and is part of Wintrust Financial Corporation, a well capitalized, multi-billion dollar asset bank holding company. Along with the ability to lend in all 50 states, this makes us one of the largest mortgage bankers in the country. As a full service nationally-chartered lender with offices located throughout the country, Wintrust Mortgage is dedicated to providing customers with a wide range of mortgage products. To compliment the basic Conventional, FHA/VA Programs and Jumbo Loans, Wintrust Mortgage is positioned to meet the needs of the continually evolving mortgage market. Wintrust Mortgage is your calm, clear and experienced guide through the mortgage process. To discuss your financing needs and learn more about the mortgage process, please call us at 847-939-9500 or visit www.wintrustmortgage.com. Programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change at any time. All approvals are subject to underwriting guidelines. Wintrust Mortgage is a division of Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A., a Wintrust Community Bank NMLS# 449042 – © 2020 Wintrust Mortgage. Equal Housing Lender.
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Wintrust Mortgage reported that new listings of U.S. homes for sale rose 2.1% from a week earlier on a seasonally adjusted basis, reaching their highest level in four years.
Reported by BRIAN DIXON
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Wintrust Mortgage noted that total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 162,000 in August, well above the 55,000 expected, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1% reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Reported by BRIAN DIXON
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Wintrust Mortgage noted that the Mortgage Bankers Association welcomed FHFA's announcements on credit reporting and scoring modernization, stating expanded use of VantageScore 4.0 and other modern credit-scoring tools could help improve competition and give lenders more ways to evaluate borrowers.
Reported by BRIAN DIXON
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Wintrust Mortgage noted that mortgage applications increased 0.8% in the latest survey for the week ending August 28, while purchase applications rose 2% from the prior week on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Reported by BRIAN DIXON
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Wintrust Mortgage noted that financial well-being also held steady for the third consecutive month and remained well above year-ago levels.
Reported by BRIAN DIXON
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Wintrust Mortgage cited that the labor force participation rate measures the proportion of the working-age population that is either employed or actively seeking employment.
Reported by BRIAN DIXON
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Wintrust Mortgage cited that the July JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey) showed 7.3 million job openings, roughly 1.1 job openings for every unemployed worker, while hires and total separations both held at 5.1 million.
Reported by BRIAN DIXON
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Wintrust Mortgage cited that the August ConsumerSignals report showed spending intentions increased across both essential and discretionary categories, suggesting consumers remain resilient despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
Reported by BRIAN DIXON
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Wintrust Mortgage reported that refinance applications fell 1% and were down 19% from a year ago.
Reported by BRIAN DIXON
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Wintrust Mortgage reported that the 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 6.71% as of September 3, 2026, up from the previous week when it averaged 6.66% and a year ago it averaged 6.50%
Reported by BRIAN DIXON