Agency MBS Issuance Hits High for Year in November December 9, 2025 John Bancroft Agency MBS issuance in November hit a level last seen in August 2022 at the tail end of the pandemic-driven mortgage boom.Read More
Congress Revises Terms for Still-in-Progress VA Loss-Mit Program December 3, 2025 Emmeline Willey The changes also allow VA to charge default-related fees under the partial claim, among other adjustments.Read More
Originations Slump Across Products in Third Quarter November 26, 2025 Brandon Ivey The conventional-conforming sector continued to account for the largest portion of originations, with a 52.2% share in the third quarter.Read More
Speculation Rural Housing Service Could Move From USDA to HUD November 26, 2025 Emmeline Willey Sen. Tina Smith, D-MN, discussed the matter this month during the testimony of Glen Smith, USDA nominee for Rural Development under secretary.Read More
Private MI Sector Gains Originations Share in Third Quarter November 21, 2025 John Bancroft Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. remained the top producer among the private MIs.Read More
Short Takes: Sales of Existing Homes Tick Up / Government Servicing Dataset From MISMO / Newer POS Provider Raises Funds November 21, 2025 Brandon Ivey A decline in interest rates on mortgages helped to prop up home sales during the partial shutdown of the federal government.Read More
Short Takes: FHA, Ginnie Nominations Move Forward / FHA Removes Disclosure Requirement / New Mortgage Lender / Fairway Partners on Credit Card November 20, 2025 Brandon Ivey The Mortgage Bankers Association called for the full Senate to quickly confirm the nominees.Read More
Refis Push Ginnie Issuance Up in October November 19, 2025 Emmeline Willey Refi volume in Ginnie MBS issuance increased by 46.7% on a monthly basis to $15.25 billion in October.Read More
Onity Shifts on Reverse Mortgages, Turns to FoA November 19, 2025 Brandon Ivey Onity is selling reverse-mortgage MSRs to Finance of America Reverse and ending production of the loans.Read More
Negative Equity a Growing Concern for FHA, VA Borrowers November 17, 2025 Emmeline Willey Some 4.3% of FHA loans and 7.5% of VA loans are underwater, according to Intercontinental Exchange’s November mortgage report.Read More
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