Redwood Trust's second-quarter loss was an improvement on first-quarter performance, reflecting a more cautious operating approach in April and May.

Elizabeth Warren, D-MA, and Chuck Schumer, D-NY, have requested Bill Pulte's official calendars and questioned his availability to address FHFA issues.

Bayview acquired $28.91 billion in unpaid servicing principal balance during the quarter, a nearly 90% increase in bulk acquisitions compared with its activity in the first quarter.

Foreclosure sales in June were up 16% from a year ago, according to a recent report by Intercontinental Exchange.

Policies published by Fannie Mae in December allow ADUs to be treated like other home features or improvements.

About 50% of homeowners said that their mortgage could become unsustainable without a lower rate in the next three years, according to a recent Truework survey of buyers who purchased a home in the last 24 months.

Some 46% of lenders believe a shortage of available starter homes is the biggest barrier for first-time buyers.

In the first half of 2026, $120.88 billion of GSE purchase mortgages with private MI was securitized, a 4.5% increase from the first half of 2025.

Brian Johnson said he would prioritize protecting consumers, promoting accountability by ensuring the bureau acts prudently and within its statutory limits, and modernizing CFPB operations.

The GSEs are acting like a relative value investor rather than crowding out other agency MBS investors, according to leaders of REITs that focus on agency MBS.