A new audit commissioned by FHFA’s OIG detailed weaknesses in the agency’s cybersecurity protocols. Most of the findings were previously identified in OIG audits, one of which dates back to 2020.

Fannie revises policy for loans subject to a temporary rate buydown plan; Former Fannie employees sue for defamation; Freddie creates new board position; GSE shareholders lose appeal in one of the last net worth sweep lawsuits.

Agentic AI is both proactive and autonomous, allowing for multi-step actions to be completed without human interactions.

Anthony Hsieh, who retook the CEO mantle at loanDepot in July, plans to put an emphasis on technology efficiency and market share growth.

Intercontinental Exchange maintained its guidance for low- to mid-single digit revenue growth this year from its mortgage technology segment, supported by incoming clients.

Some mortgage companies that are adopting artificial intelligence haven’t done enough in terms of governance, according to industry executives.

The perceived morality of mortgage forbearance increases when the borrower pays for the option to forbear, regardless of the political affiliation or personal characteristics of the borrower, according to researchers.

Mortgage rates and MBS spreads may depend on how the White House structures the proposed IPO for the GSEs and how markets react to a potential merger of the two mortgage giants.

Issuers are looking to create spec pools of FHA loans to help reduce default risk.

With issuance of data center securitizations booming, Fitch is ready to rate the asset class.