The Fed cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points this week and further cuts are expected. Even if interest rates on mortgages don’t come down much more, demand for loans is expected to increase.

The Trump administration is ramping up discussions regarding reforms to the government-sponsored enterprises but it’s still not clear what the result will be. Whether Congress will take action is also an open question.

There’s nothing like falling interest rates to nudge a mortgage company to sell MSR. But what if rates decline more than anticipated?

Mortgage lenders and their partners are working to figure out how to implement both Classic FICO and VantageScore 4.0 credit scores.

Democrats in the House offered 14 housing-related bills, many with bipartisan support.

Figure Technology Solutions completed an IPO late last week, pricing the transaction at a higher level than anticipated and selling more shares than initially contemplated.

Regulatory challenges and rising origination costs are prompting community banks and credit unions to partner with nonbanks for mortgage lending.

loanDepot’s common now trades for almost $5.00 a share after being close to $1.00 for much of the year. Theories for the shift include factors specific to the company or signs that the industry is turning the corner.

Many efforts started during the Biden administration won’t move forward. But servicing reforms are still in the works at the CFPB. And the bureau is considering major changes to LO comp.

There’s speculation that the Trump administration will direct the GSEs to increase purchases of agency MBS, potentially as part of a declaration of a housing emergency. The move could help reduce mortgage rates.