Real estate investor sentiment plummeted in the first quarter of 2026 to the lowest level in the 11-quarter history of the survey, according to a recent survey from RCN Capital.

Rate emerged as the top correspondent seller in 2025, delivering $18.58 billion of mortgages to unaffiliated non-agency buyers, a sharp 36.4% increase on an annual basis. (Includes data table.)

The outlook among real estate investors is at its lowest level in the last three years, due in part to the war in Iran.

As parts of the country see a boost in housing inventory, housing affordability is the primary factor preventing consumers from diving into the homebuying process.

Market turmoil, the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges finally pushed Impac Mortgage Holdings to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April.

Both VantageScore and FICO have commissioned research to support their claims of superiority. But the truth probably won’t be known until VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T compete head-to-head.

Two main sources for lender liquidity are working to improve communication and simplify collateral exchange.

Changes to the scorecard focus on enhancing homeowner engagement strategies, and reducing delinquencies, servicers’ operational costs and credit losses to the enterprise.

Onity revised the terms of its sale of home equity conversion mortgage servicing rights to Finance of America Reverse after receiving feedback from Ginnie Mae.

Non-agency MBS stocked with loans called from previous issuance could provide attractive opportunities for investors, according to Goldman Sachs.