Depository institutions increased their share of the agency servicing market slightly in the first quarter of 2026 as a handful of banks bought GSE MSR in the bulk market. (Includes two data tables.)

Industry watchers believe the abruptly cancelled FHFA/HUD press conference was tied to implementation of VantageScore 4.0.

Real estate professionals argue that private listings can be a net negative for homebuyers and sellers.

Stakeholders believe that while the new rules will reduce insurance costs, they will raise other costs, including for condo dwellers who don’t plan to buy, sell or refinance.

Two Harbors seeking more votes in favor of acquisition by UWM; GSEs to ease standards for condo insurance; DOJ subpoenas to Fed rejected.

The three major consumer reporting agencies are using discounted pricing and other strategies to drive adoption of VantageScore 4.0 among mortgage lenders. The score is the main competitor to FICO.

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.

House Republicans said they’re drafting legislation that would end the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The big homebuilders are purportedly planning to build a million starter homes to sell through a rent-to-own program. The Trump administration has distanced itself from any such proposal.

Former Freddie CEO believes most prospective remedies to the affordability crisis will benefit only borrowers who don’t need the help.