Freddie Mac failed to win a complete summary judgment against an insurer who declined to pay claims related to a 2008 SEC investigation. The judge’s ruling makes it more likely the case goes to trial and discovery.

The GSEs hope FHLBanks can raise awareness of their programs to improve access to mortgage credit for Native Americans.

Victoria Nahrwold, a 25-year NCUA veteran, is now heading FHFA’s Division of Enterprise Regulation.

Scott Stowell, who serves on the board of homebuilding giant Toll Brothers, is now a member of the Fannie Mae board.

The mortgage finance and housing communities are hopeful of strong housing affordability policies from a second Trump term, but expect the approach to differ from efforts under the Biden administration.

Regulators warn that there is no exemption in fair lending laws for advanced technology.

With productive loan originators at a premium, there are strategies lenders can implement to protect themselves from poaching.

Officials at Blend are optimistic the mortgage technology provider will reach its goal of sustained profitability in the fourth quarter.

Lock-in persists; eClosing found to provide pricing gains; home sales expected to increase; LOs shy away from AI; credit card offers rewards points for mortgage payments; steady profits for LendingTree from lead business.

Ginnie could face a leadership gap if Acting President Sam Valverde is asked to leave before a permanent president is in place. The agency is currently without a chief operating officer as well.