Federal regulators are open to adjusting the 250% risk weight that currently applies to bank holdings of mortgage servicing rights. Trade groups are calling for it to be reduced to 100%.

FHA is aiming its deregulatory efforts at barriers that make its programs less attractive to lenders.

Investors are looking for consistency from non-QM lenders as concerns about expanding credit boxes mount.

Nonbanks accounted for 68.0% of residential mortgage originations in the first quarter of 2026. (Includes two data charts.)

Demographic shifts mean demand is falling. Meanwhile supply is increasing, raising the potential for falling home prices and fewer originations.

The delay to July 2 is the fourth time a shareholder vote on CrossCountry’s bid for Two Harbors has been pushed back.

Ginnie Mae and whole loans have gained servicing share in recent years to the detriment of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (Includes two data tables.)

Leaders in the Senate and House reached an agreement this week on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

The FHFA director told homebuilders that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac probably won’t play a big role in construction finance, but the Federal Home Loan Banks may expand their participation in the sector.

Delinquencies on non-qualified mortgages have increased, but lenders say the performance of the loans should hold up in the long run.