Locks for mortgages increased by 17.1% on a monthly basis in March.

Issuance in the first quarter of 2025 declined compared with the fourth quarter of 2024. However, issuance was above the level seen in the first quarter of 2024.

The 10-year Treasury rate is declining and the possibility of a recession is growing.

"This change is necessary because VA is not set up or intended to be a mortgage loan restructuring service," said a VA spokesperson.

Multiple factors are weighing on the spread between the 10-year Treasury rate and interest rates on mortgages.

A district court issued a summary judgment in favor of Ginnie Mae in a lawsuit brought by Texas Capital Bank against the agency.

Four rating services gained on Fitch in 2024 in terms of rating share for non-agency MBS issuance.

It will be the 11th issuance of its type by loanDepot.

A hearing by a subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee included consideration of 10 bills, some of which would drastically alter the CFPB’s practices.

Among other requests, the coalition of lender trade groups wants FHFA to conduct a cost/benefit analysis of the initiative.