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December 5, 2025

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Broker Share of Originations Ticks Up in Third Quarter

Only the broker channel managed to increase production in the third quarter, up 1.1% from the second quarter to $96.0 billion. Read More

FHA Proposes Raising Draw Limits on Rehabilitation Loans

The proposal would raise the number of draw requests permitted per contractor from two to four under FHA's Limited 203(k) Rehabilitation program. Read More

SEC Sees Support for Effort to Revise MBS Disclosures

The SEC is looking to revise disclosure requirements for publicly-registered MBS and ABS to help increase issuance. Read More

Homebuilder Hovnanian Takes Quarterly Loss, Margins Shrink

Buydowns on mortgages are eating into Hovnanian Enterprises' margins. Read More

Short Takes: Freedom Plans Debt Offering / Unlock Brings Large HEI Securitization / MFA Offers Its Largest Expanded-Credit MBS of the Year / Mortgage Fraud Case Against NY AG Falters

The amount, coupon and maturity of Freedom Mortgage's planned debt offering will be determined at the time of issuance, according to Fitch Ratings. Read More