The reduction in fees for mortgages on homes that qualify for the GSEs’ housing goals are estimated to increase Fannie and Freddie acquisitions by 37,000 loans in 2025.

Despite a traditional slowing in loan locks in October, Optimal Blue found more demand for nonconforming and FHA loans.

Issuance of Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities with refinance loans increased sharply for the third straight month in October. However, the refi business appears poised to slow as interest rates on mortgages increased through October. (Includes two data tables.)

After sweeping Republican victories in elections this week, questions arise over who will lead the FHA, Ginnie Mae and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Three researchers at the Urban Institute’s Housing Finance Policy Center believe a zero-downpayment FHA loan would be the most cost-effective way to expand first-time homeownership.

FHA and Ginnie Mae officials are working to ensure HECMs are available by implementing various reforms.

Chairs of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs lose re-election bids; HUD announces sale of residential loans on non-vacant properties; FHA issues standards for flood risk management tied to minimum property standards; FHA appraisal data added to Uniform Appraisal Dataset.

FHFA and CFPB insiders expect the new administration to make quick changes in agency leadership, a process made easier by Republicans gaining control of the Senate.

HUD’s acting secretary said many younger Americans don’t believe they will have the same housing opportunities as their parents.

FHA delinquencies haven't been this high since the early days of COVID.