Fitch Ratings analysts seek feedback on a framework for interpolating climate change risk into bond ratings.

Prices for mortgage servicing rights remain strong as the supply of servicing for sale is declining and investors are hungry for more. MSRs tied to both low interest rates and high interest rates are being met with sustained demand.

The FHFA director suggested the decision on whether to release Fannie and Freddie from conservatorship depends mostly on President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

United Wholesale Mortgage plans to continue to grow organically, making investments in technology. The nonbank took a large loss in the first quarter as values of mortgage servicing rights declined.

The budget for 2026 proposes cuts to HUD, and handing over responsibility for affordable housing and rental assistance programs to states.

The bill would require communities that have experienced repeat flooding to administer disaster mitigation plans in order for residents to stay eligible for NFIP and for relief from FEMA.

Rithm continues to post strong earnings, but officials at the REIT are frustrated by how the market treats its stock. It also has a SPAC-in-waiting and a mortgage company it would like to spin off.

Chase is pushing for Congress to increase housing supply and mortgage credit, among other affordability fixes.

FOMC holds federal funds rate steady; MBA expects rate cut later this year; House committee votes to slash CFPB’s budget.

A few years back mortgage giant UWM had no desire to process its own loans, opting instead to use subservicers. But those days are gone.