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Short Takes: Homeowners Choose Remodels Over Moving / Renting Cheaper Than Buying Across Major Metros / NFTYDoor Becomes Independent Company / Maine Signs Bill on HEIs

April 20, 2026

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Short Takes: Homeowners Choose Remodels Over Moving / Renting Cheaper Than Buying Across Major Metros / NFTYDoor Becomes Independent Company / Maine Signs Bill on HEIs

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Bulk Agency MSR Sales Slow Down After 4Q Mergers

Agency MBS Investor Dynex Swings to Loss in First Quarter

FHLBanks Push for Regulatory Reforms

Homeownership Feels Out of Reach for Many Military Homebuyers

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GSE Deliveries Weaken in First Quarter of 2026

GSE Lenders Stretch Credit Envelope in First Quarter

Bank Sales of Mortgages Rise to 2022 Level at End of 2025

Structured Finance Market Keeps Momentum Going

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Mortgage Profitability Report 4Q25 (PDF)

Agency Channel Analysis: 4Q25 (PDF)

GSE Repurchase Activity: Cumulative Through Fourth Quarter 2025 (PDF Format)

IMF Mortgage Directory: Full interactive database

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?