AARP filed a class-action lawsuit against Celink and large home equity conversion mortgage servicers, claiming the parties violated state and federal laws.

HUD seeks energy rule rescission; USDA eyes ADU inclusion; FHA applications rise.

The wholesale lender’s goals include increasing brand awareness, geographic expansion and improving service levels.

Originations of non-qualified mortgages by Newrez increased by 50% on a quarterly basis in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Maxex and Tradeweb Markets announced a collaboration to expand access to mortgage investments. Tradeweb also made a strategic investment in Maxex.

The improvement was not enough to recover the ground lost in November, which ended on a Sunday.

Cotality’s fraud risk index grew 1.5% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a rise in issues with debt service coverage ratio loans.

More than 40 lenders using FICO Score 10T for nonconforming mortgages; Sierra Mortgage Capital launches new non-qualified mortgage product.

MBS holdings in the retained mortgage portfolios of the GSEs doubled between June 2025 and the end of the year. And that’s before President Trump directed them to buy $200 billion of MBS. (Includes data table.)

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appear to be using aggressive pricing at the cash window to boost whole loan purchases, then retaining the most attractive coupons.