Deliveries of purchase mortgages to agency MBS were essentially level in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the first quarter of 2025. Refi business remained elevated. (Includes two data tables.)

The new proposed staffing plan could allow the CFPB to follow through with a series of directives issued by President Trump in March.

Pent-up buyer demand may help overcome some interest rate challenges and economic uncertainties this spring.

The Broker Action Coalition is asking its members to bring their credit report bills to the trade group’s Washington fly-in this month so DC politicians can see how much a monopoly costs.

Warehouse borrowing capacity increased by 15.7% on an annual basis in 2025. And then interest rates on mortgages spiked in March. (Includes data table.)

A FASB taskforce recommended that accounting practices for mortgage servicing rights should include recapture in valuations.

Two Harbors Investment faced difficulties obtaining shareholder approval for its acquisition by United Wholesale Mortgage after the latter’s stock price declined.

Washington state’s financial regulator has accused Newrez of repeatedly violating the state’s Consumer Loan Act through “deficient” mortgage servicing practices.

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 would reduce HUD’s discretionary budget authority by 12.7% compared to the 2026 funding level.

Economists quantify the impact of demand shocks on lender-set rates and origination efficiency.