NAR Economist Lawrence Yun is projecting 14% growth in home sales in 2026 if the interest rate on mortgages falls to 6%. However, economists at Fannie Mae and MBA in recent weeks lowered their expectations for mortgage rates decreases.

Flood of mortgage servicing sales are impacting performance; mortgage bankers and brokers aren’t hiring much these days, if at all.

FHFA said lenders can now use VantageScore 4.0 when underwriting GSE loans. It’s not clear, though, if the mortgage industry is ready to take advantage of the opportunity.

The One Big Beautiful Bill included a plethora of tax breaks for individuals and businesses. The bill also sharply reduced the CFPB’s budget.

Industry stakeholders raised concerns about the lack of staffing and training of employees at the VA’s mortgage program.

With Congress poised to limit trigger lead activity, lenders that rely on the leads will have to soon shift how they are conducting business.

The FHLBanks responded forcefully to complaints that they fail to live up to their affordable housing mission and that they are a threat to the financial system.

The agencies are seeking feedback as they reconsider updated energy codes imposed on new residential construction.

Advocates for GSE reform offered the Trump administration some useful guardrails to consider as it plots ending the conservatorships of Fannie and Freddie.

Whole-company M&A deals are becoming more prevalent, but if the Federal Reserve suddenly cuts rates, the outlook could change.