GSE purchase-mortgage volume with private MI held up a little better on a quarterly basis than GSE business without private MI in the first quarter of 2026. (Includes three data tables.)

FHFA Director Bill Pulte said 21 large lenders will roll out the new score with the GSEs, though all lenders are eligible. FHA also plans to accept VantageScore and FICO 10T.

The final rule eliminating disparate impact from enforcement of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act was issued as it was proposed in November, despite more than 64,000 comments on the proposal.

The trade group called for the CFPB to implement regulatory reforms across the board so that all sizes of lenders can see lower costs and boost mortgage access.

The relatively level trajectory for interest rates presents an opportunity for more lenders to offer non-agency products, according to non-agency boosters.

Members of the Brokers Action Coalition headed to Capitol Hill this week in pursuit of lower costs for credit reports.

With interest rates elevated, lenders are urged to highlight the wealth creation potential of homeownership to encourage renters to take the plunge and purchase a home.

The initiative could face regulatory hurdles, attorneys warned.

Trade groups representing brokers emphasized the sway small businesses have over their local representatives.

The trade group plans to target provisions in the bipartisan housing package moving through Congress, including efforts to deter corporate investors from buying single-family homes.