CSBS is interested in advocating for broader reforms in the mortgage industry beyond its central supervisory and examination focus.

Affordable housing advocates may be overestimating the challenges first-time homebuyers face in the current housing market.

A new executive order gives White House control of independent agencies; the CFPB is calling on the public to snitch on staff violating stop work order.

The actual impact of the EO "may be limited," according to Ian Katz, managing director at Capital Alpha Partners.

Insured purchase-mortgage volume in agency MBS fell 9% in the fourth quarter.

By the second quarter of 2025, more than 50% of mortgages could hold interest rates higher than 4%, according to Mat Ishiba, chairman and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage.

State and federal regulators are likely to differ when it comes to their oversight priorities over the next few years.

Fixer-uppers are selling for 7.3% less than similar remodeled homes, the largest discount in three years.

At press time, MFA's shares were up slightly on the day to $10.32 a unit. Its 52-week low is $9.36, its high $13.45.

The boost in refi business contrasted with lackluster performance in purchase mortgages.