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February 4, 2026

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Expanded-Credit MBS Issuance Drops in 4Q, Rises on Annual Basis

During the fourth quarter of 2025, issuance of expanded-credit mortgage-backed securities declined on a quarterly basis for the first time in two years. Read More

Midterm Elections Complicate Housing Affordability Initiatives

The Trump Adminstration is said to be considering ways to boost housing affordability through executive order. Read More

Rithm's Income Declines in Fourth Quarter

The drop is due to a large jump in expenses as well as a decline in originations and servicing.

AI Regulation Intensifying at State Level

The mortgage industry is concerned that new state-level artificial intelligence regulations will impose duplicative or conflicting requirements. Read More