The nonconforming market continued to gain share during the fourth quarter. In all of 2025, the nonconforming sector accounted for 20.9% of first-lien originations, up from a 16.6% share in 2024. (Includes two data tables.)
The Trump administration claimed that federal courts have no authority to prevent it from carrying out its duties, while the NTEU argued that blocking a planned reduction-in-force at the CFPB is essential to ensure the agency still exists at the conclusion of the lawsuit.
The nonbank generated $164.5 million of net income in the fourth quarter of 2025. But in a departure from norm, Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of UWM, didn’t take questions from stock analysts.
Bank and mortgage industry groups are calling for broad reforms to bank capital requirements. Meanwhile, reactions to pending proposals from the Fed tied to bank mortgage holdings and MSRs were mixed.
Talk of a capital raise for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has waned in recent months, leading some policy experts to question whether the Trump administration has the appetite to take the GSEs public.
Looking at VantageScore 4.0 data provided by the three national credit reporting agencies, researchers found that 18% of consumers had one or more scores that was at least 20 points higher than the tri-merge average.
No new housing initiatives from President Trump; mortgage applications steady; home prices increase modestly in 2025; Democrats in Senate introduce bill aimed at limiting SFR institutional investors.
Strong refinance business offset a decline in new primary MI coverage on purchase mortgages during the fourth quarter. Default rates and losses were on the upswing. (Includes four data tables.)
The Federal Reserve will soon issue proposals revising capital requirements set under the Basel framework in a way that could increase bank involvement in mortgage originations and servicing.
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