The Temporary Market Stabilization Agreement is intended to bolster Florida’s property insurance system, but has created widespread confusion...

The worst of all time (WOAT) was 2007, from which sellers repurchased 7.40% of GSE issuance.

Institutional investors are increasingly scooping up affordable single-family homes, creating an unlevel playing field for low-income first-time homebuyers, affordable housing advocates said at a recent HUD event.

Freddie believes the change would be especially appropriate for refis that benefit consumers in a concrete way...

Purchase-money mortgages accounted for 79.3% of November issuance...

Interest rates keep falling but has a trough been reached? And if so, have REITs been bottomfishing in conventional MBS? Also, what’s the outlook for 2023 in terms of capital raises?

Top executives from the nation’s private mortgage insurers say they’re monitoring volatility and preparing for an uptick in unemployment.

Activity at the GSEs is moving away from areas where the non-agency market could compete with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Cash-out refi business could be the next category to take a hit as FHFA has directed the GSEs to increase upfront pricing. (Includes data chart.)

While interest rate hikes are deflating originations, lenders aren’t budging much on underwriting standards for purchase mortgages, based on an analysis of mortgages delivered to the GSEs in the third quarter. (Includes two data charts.)

Among purchase mortgages with primary mortgage insurance, GSE volume declined in the third quarter while FHA and VA volume increased. California also lost its spot as the top source of loans with MI. (Includes two data charts.)