All banks among the top 100 lenders reported an increase in retail mortgage originations in the second quarter.

The annual home price growth rate may slow further in September, according to Intercontinental Exchange.

“After reviewing the comments and reconsidering the proposed rule’s substantive and procedural amendments, FHFA has determined that a number of material changes to the rule are necessary,” the agency said.

Ginnie Mae posted a 1.8% increase to finish the second quarter with $2.445 trillion in single-family MBS outstanding.

Democrats in the Senate are seeking new federal programs to address housing affordability while Republicans think existing programs can be more efficient.

HUD has a new Homeownership Initiative Grant, which pays participating grantees using a negotiated fixed rate for pre-purchase counseling to households that both go on to achieve homeownership and return for post-purchase counseling.

The federal government is now funded through Dec. 20.

Among the top five subservicing vendors in the second quarter, volume changes compared with the end of March ranged from a 6.3% decline at Cenlar to a 4.8% increase at Mr. Cooper.

Recent readings on home price appreciation suggest that annual appreciation in 2024 could be lower than expected.

Seed funding was raised from Redwood Trust Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank, among other investors.