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HEL Lending Expected to Reach Post-Financial Crisis Peak

January 5, 2026
Namrata Bhatia
Citizens Bank maintained its top HEL lender position with $3.10 billion of volume in the third quarter, down 0.9% from the previous three-month period.
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Insurance Costs a Growing Concern for Homeowners in 2026

January 5, 2026
James Dohnert
Some 70% of homeowners surveyed by Kin said insurance costs weigh more heavily on them than they did five years ago.
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Non-QM, HEL Originations Growth Expected to Boost Non-Agency MBS Issuance

January 5, 2026
Abby Zimmardi
Analysts noted that the non-agency MBS market will benefit from strong investor demand, including more new shelves participating in the sector.
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Sellers Pulling Back as Price Growth Flattens

January 5, 2026
James Dohnert
Sellers are reluctant to give up their low-interest rates and are deciding to wait to list their home until the market improves.
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Short Takes: Annaly Kicks Off 2026 With Non-QM MBS / First Federal Acquires Fidelity’s Mortgage Group / Pinnacle, Synovus Complete Merger / MBA Hires New CFO

January 5, 2026
James Dohnert
Annaly markets its first non-QM MBS of 2026; First Federal to acquire Fidelity Bank's NOLA Lending Group affiliate; Pinnacle completes acquisition of Synovous; MBA has a new CFO.
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GSEs, Credit Unions and REITs Advancing on MBS

January 2, 2026
John Bancroft
The overall supply of residential MBS outstanding rose 0.7% in the third quarter of 2025.
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FHA’s MMIF Capital Ratio Holds Steady in FY 2025

January 2, 2026
Emmeline Willey
As of the end of fiscal year 2025, the MMIF's capital reserves were at $188.87 billion.
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Average First-Time Homebuyer Age Remains Consistent

January 2, 2026
Emmeline Willey
Despite differing metrics, the average age of first-time homebuyers are in their early-to-mid thirties.
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Industry, Consumer Groups at Odds on Section 1071 Changes

January 2, 2026
Shannon Clark
The proposal seeks to narrow the scope of the original rule's data collection requirements.
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Short Takes: FHLBank Chicago Opens Community Advance Product for 2026 / Equity Bancshares Completes Merger / 2025 Mortgage Rates Hit New Low / Independent Bank Corp. Appoints New EVP Retail Banking

January 2, 2026
Shannon Clark
The FHLB of Chicago's Community Advance product is accepting applications for the new year.
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