Two Harbors Again Extends Shareholder Vote for CCM Acquisition June 24, 2026 James Dohnert Another vote delay adds more uncertainty to the proposed merger between CrossCountry Mortgage and Two Harbor Investments.Read More
Short Takes: Housing Bill Headed to Trump / Fannie to Expand Title-Insurance Skipping Pilot / Angel Oak Shifts MBS Strategy / Income Declines at KB Home June 24, 2026 Brandon Ivey H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, is being hailed as the most significant housing legislation from Congress in three decades.Read More
Warehouse Lending Capacity Up Slightly in First Quarter June 23, 2026 Brandon Ivey Chase remained the largest warehouse provider as of the end of the March, while losing some market share.Read More
Economists at MBA, Fannie Closer to Alignment on Rate Forecasts June 23, 2026 Brandon Ivey Fannie increased its interest rate projections somewhat in the latest monthly forecast from the GSE.Read More
MBA Warns of Potential for Home Price Depreciation June 23, 2026 Brandon Ivey Demographic shifts are expected to lead housing supply to surpass demand in the coming years.Read More
HECM Originations Increase Slightly in First Quarter June 23, 2026 Emmeline Willey Mutual of Omaha Mortgage and Finance of America Mortgage, the top two lenders in the sector, lost some market share in the first quarter.Read More
Short Takes: Senate Passes Housing Bill / CFPB Plans Mortgage RFI / Home Price Appreciation Picks Up / Homeownership Demand Increases June 23, 2026 Brandon Ivey The House is poised follow the Senate and approve H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, as soon as this week.Read More
Correspondents Increase Share of Nonconforming Production June 22, 2026 Abby Zimmardi Annaly was the top producer of nonconforming loans through the correspondent channel among the survey group, increasing its production by 9.9% to $5.08 billion.Read More
Two Harbors to Move Forward With Merger Vote June 22, 2026 James Dohnert Ahead of a shareholder vote, the Two Harbors board of directors has reaffirmed its positive stance on CrossCountry's proposed merger.Read More
Succession Plan for FHA Commissioner Unclear June 22, 2026 Emmeline Willey A lack of internal candidates has clouded the replacement process for former FHA Commissioner Frank Cassidy.Read More